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I had a small dark brown piece of skin that i was able to pick off after picking at it a bit but worrying it my be the start of melanoma is this brown piece of skin likely that? i am 21 years old?

Q: i had a small dark brown piece of skin that i was able to pick off after picking at it a bit but worrying it my be the start of melanoma is this brown piece of skin likely that? i am 21 years old?

: This needs to be seen to provide an opinion. You should see a dermatologist

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

This needs to be seen to provide an opinion. You should see a dermatologist

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/22/2021

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A member asked:

I had a small dark brown piece of skin that i was able to pick off after picking at it a bit but worrying it my be the start of melanoma is this brown piece of skin likely that? i am 21 years old?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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