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My mom has extreme skin problems! what kind of tests need to be done?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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She needs : Dermatologic evaluation to determine what if any testing is required.

Answered 6/20/2013

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A member asked:

My mom has extreme skin problems! what kind of tests need to be done?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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