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After sunburn 3 weeks ago, i got a very small, slight raised purple lesion on my forehead, it is shaped like africa. what is this?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Very unusual: This sounds like an area that was bruised or subject to a photosensitive reaction from a topical or systemic medication.

Answered 4/10/2013

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A member asked:

After sunburn 3 weeks ago, i got a very small, slight raised purple lesion on my forehead, it is shaped like africa. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

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