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My 4 mo old has a dry patch of skin that's kind of a brownish color. it's quite bumpy. what could this be?
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Possibly a birthmark: These normally are birthmarks composed of either nevus cells or other cells of the dermis which are increased in number. It should be evaluated by your pediatric dermatologist.
Answered 3/26/2013
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See below: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 5/16/2016
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