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Male 40 active runner and in good health has a dark spot on calf about 1-2 inch in diameter that is warm, been that way for years what can it be?

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Mole/infection: this ought to be checked out by dermatologist, esp if any changes in size ,shape, or color...

Answered 12/24/2017

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