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I have this weird scab on my leg and its been there for a few weeks now, ive googled it and it said i might have skin cancer. could this be true?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: A picture is worth a thousand words. Easy to take a picture and send to one of the online providers. You could also notify your regular povider and have he or she take a look.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/21/2019

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A member asked:

I have this weird scab on my leg and its been there for a few weeks now, ive googled it and it said i might have skin cancer. could this be true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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