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Hi, i have been noticing that lots of my accuentences have wart like growths on their elbow areas. i am just concerned for their health and curious. ?

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Lots of things: Sometimes the skin just turns velvety, with a thicker epidermis. It's a common spot for papillomas and common warts, as well as acanthosis nigricans. Cancers almost never pop up here. Best wishes.

Answered 9/14/2017

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