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Have a little black dot like a pencil dot on my face its not a black head nor spot it looks more like a freckle but its black ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Black freckle: If this is new probably worth getting checked by your doctor.

Dr Gowans agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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A member asked:

Have a little black dot like a pencil dot on my face its not a black head nor spot it looks more like a freckle but its black ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Gowans agreed

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