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I have some red circular scabs on my right calf and am wondering if this is something i should be concerned about?
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Maybe: See your dermatologist if you have ne recollection of injury. Could be many things, including deer tic bites which can lead to lyme's disease -- serious. Go soon !
Answered 3/8/2013
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