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I have a scab on the back of my arm that i have tried putting neosporin on to heal it, but it will not heal! im very concerned because its been there since december 2021. it doesnt heal. what else can i do with this scab/sore?
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See a dermatologist; nobody can diagnose it on a forum like this. For such a long lasting problem, skin cancer is a possibility that you do not want to ignore. Good luck.
Answered 6/9/2022
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See a dermatologist as you may need to biopsy the lesion. Good Luck
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