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I noticed two brown spots the size of a penny on my shoulder. no pain, no itching. it felt like the rest of my skin. it was not a bruise nor burn. it gradually got darker. today skin on those spots came off. it now burns and hurts. im very concerned.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I wouldn't be: This does not sound like something deadly or otherwise bad. It could be as simple as dripping some lemonade on those areas, which can produce such darkening & skin loss. Use something of a lubricating lotion to keep the skin moist. If it becomes inflamed contact your doc.

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Answered 8/16/2019

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A member asked:

I noticed two brown spots the size of a penny on my shoulder. no pain, no itching. it felt like the rest of my skin. it was not a bruise nor burn. it gradually got darker. today skin on those spots came off. it now burns and hurts. im very concerned.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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