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I have a scaly patch over my navel area.about 3 inched long.hsd it for a few months.not a bother until recently.the pain is now unbearable.
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Unbearable pain?: It is very unusual to have unbearable pain in a small skin lesion. If you are putting anything on it stop. And if the pain is truly so severe, that may signify a serious condition and if it lasts for more than a few hours, go to the ER. Take care!
Answered 10/6/2015
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