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Curious why i have a brown spot on my left thighs? it's lik3 a beauty spot or big brown dot ..worried that can it be skin cancer?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Skin : A number of skin growths can cause a "brown dot " ( moles, warty bumps, freckles , or even early skin cancer, etc. ) have a dermatologist evaluate the area to determine the diagnosis and treat if needed.

Dr Jukic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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Have: It looked at by a dermatologist and consider biopsy.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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