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I have scabs on my leg that wont heal and its surrounded by dark spots?

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Dr. Morris Westfried answered

See md: Non healing lesions should be evaluated, cultured and possible biopsied. It is impossible to tell form description.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/11/2016

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