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I have a red spot on a cheek for about 2.5 years. looks like a pigment spot but the color is red. what is the correct way to diagnose what spot it is?
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Biopsy: there are criteria to evaluate spots on the skin. there are certain characteristics that make one spot more concerning than others. to answer your question, the best diagnostic approach is biospy. a dermatologist could help you with this.
Answered 4/19/2016
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