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I have two scab looking marks in between my shoulder blades. it doesn't hurt and it hasn't gone away for years. it is not a birthmark either?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

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Nevi?: sounds like scab like moles on your back would be a good idea to have them followed regularly by a dermatologist

Answered 3/2/2015

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A member asked:

I have two scab looking marks in between my shoulder blades. it doesn't hurt and it hasn't gone away for years. it is not a birthmark either?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

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