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Hi..i have a problem on my right shoulder..it start on a rashes until it looks like a scars..but i think i got it on a insects bites...please help me?

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Dermatologist: A dermatologist is best qualified to evaluate puzzling skin disorders for diagnosis and treatment. If your shoulder skin abnormalities don't resolve, consult a dermatologist.

Answered 8/8/2016

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Inflammation? : The diagnosis here depends on the timing of the symptoms and

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