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I have purple spots around a small freckle right above the intersecting point of my ribs what does that mean and what do i do?

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Dermatologist: Since this is a very unusual skin lesion that stands out in comparison to any other skin lesions on your body, I recommend that you have a dermatologist examine and diagnose this for peace of mind.

Answered 6/2/2015

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