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A member asked:
How can i tell if a rash with target-like spots is cancerous?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See doctor: Target lesions usually mean erythema multiforme which can be due to allergic type reactions or infections.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Need exam: You should visit your doctor for a full physical exam, and you may need a biopsy to determine whether this is cancers or not. Based on your description this would be unlikely to represent cancer.
Answered 1/13/2013
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You cannot: The best recommendation is to see your physician for an evaluation and referral to a dermatologist for further work-up if indicated.
Answered 9/11/2013
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