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I have a little brown spot on my breast and i've noticed that it starts peeling and got gets bigger each time. my breast has been super tender lately.

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Skin lesion: Even though you are young, any skin spots that behave abnormally, especially if getting bigger, need to be evaluated for skin cancer. Most are benign, but it sounds like this one needs a biopsy to be sure.

Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

I have a little brown spot on my breast and i've noticed that it starts peeling and got gets bigger each time. my breast has been super tender lately.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Madonna answered

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