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Recently shaved my head, noticed a small white spot or piece in the middle of the birth mark on the base of my head. bone? cartilage? help, thnx!
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Get it checked: It is very hard to say what the white spot on the scalp on the base of your head,middle of the birth mark.It is unlikely to be anything serious but since you are concerned,get it looked at by your Primary Care Doctor.
Answered 11/13/2017
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