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My 12 year old son has 2 brown spots on his upper lip. it's been there for about a year now. sometimes they get big and swollen but then after couple of days it's goes back to normal size. should i go to gp or dermatologist to get checked?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Start with GP: Based on exam, his GP may decide to coordinate a referral to Derm if needed.

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2020

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A member asked:

My 12 year old son has 2 brown spots on his upper lip. it's been there for about a year now. sometimes they get big and swollen but then after couple of days it's goes back to normal size. should i go to gp or dermatologist to get checked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

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