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I have 3 tiny dots in a triangle shape on my hand about the size of a pen head. each one has a black dot on the top. they hurt. should i be worried?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tricky: dermatologic conditions are difficult to evaluat wtihout seeing them. One possibility is an infection. If it is spreading that is a serious condition needing treatment. There are many other possibilities such as age spot, tumor, scabs, etc.

Answered 1/3/2016

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