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Have had a spot on arm. started clear, had turned purple in 6 months. should i be worried? tried to pop it, nothing comes out.
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See your doctor: It only takes a minute to diagnose these lesions, but it's always better to be safe and get it evaluated.
Answered 2/23/2013
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