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I have these brown spots on my neck and on the back of it. they are these brown tan patches and it looks like i am getting more as the years go by.

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Dr. Steven Meister answered

AGE SPOTS: These sound like "age spots" or "liver spots". They are usually benign lesions that appear to be "stuck on". However, some can be pre-cancerous and deserve to be evaluated by a physician. See your primary care provider or a dermatologist.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/30/2017

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A member asked:

I have these brown spots on my neck and on the back of it. they are these brown tan patches and it looks like i am getting more as the years go by.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Meister answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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