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Bright red scaly circles on my nose. three weeks. 3 separate ones in different locations. sides of nose. all circles. retain shape and size.?
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Hard to say: May be something as simple as ringworm. Unfortunately, it can also be due to skin cancer. Have a dermatologist check it out.
Answered 1/21/2013
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