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Pinkish/red splotch on thigh, about the size of a fingernail, no clear borders. close to where i have stretch marks. anxious it's advanced melanoma or something, it's been there for almost a year but i never thought anything of it before. advice? d:
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Color: Not typical of melanoma, but like any other skin lesion having your doc take a look at it is always a good idea.
Answered 5/14/2020
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