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I have a concern about red blotchy almost freckel like spots that have been on my shins for a long time? got a real bad sunburn there when i was young
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Derm eval yet?: These lesions need to be visualized & a history needs to be obtained in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Sometimes lab testing or biopsy is necessary.
Answered 10/24/2017
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