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Is a spider nevus just a spider-shaped mole?
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Blood vessel: Collection of blood near the surface which is often raised .It is easily treatable with electricity or laser.
Answered 4/11/2012
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No, not a mole: A spider nevus is a group of tiny blood vessels under the skin. The blood vessels look like they radiate from a center spot, seeming like the legs of a spider. A dermatologist can remove it with a laser.
Answered 11/21/2012
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