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Pcc refer me to derm-1mm wide flat, non-ulcer, non painful spot on nose that bled a mth ago. looks like tiny cut that didn't heal. is it bcc or squam?

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Go see Derm: It is more like Basal cell but only a biopsy can tell for sure. Derm specialist can decide whether it is benign or cancerous, but a biopsy may be needed if there is sufficient suspicion of cancer.

Dr Haghighat agreed

Answered 9/5/2016

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A member asked:

Pcc refer me to derm-1mm wide flat, non-ulcer, non painful spot on nose that bled a mth ago. looks like tiny cut that didn't heal. is it bcc or squam?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Haghighat agreed

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