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I noticed a small purple/red spot on my forearm, about the size of small kernal of corn ?
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How long?: If this has been present for a few days and is getting smaller, just watch it for another week. If this has been present for a long time, ask your doctor to take a lot at it. If it blanches when you press on it, then it is likely a small hemangioma.
Answered 7/7/2015
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