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I found a spot on my nose that looks like it could be skin cancer but i was able to peel it off like a scab is it?

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Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possibly: sounds more like skin damage from the sun called Actinic Keratosis. Go to your primary care physician and they should be able to freeze it off.

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

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A member asked:

I found a spot on my nose that looks like it could be skin cancer but i was able to peel it off like a scab is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Dr Friedlander and 3 doctors agreed

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