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I have a small black dot on my upper back that hurts, i sweat a lot could it be because of that?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not sure.: There are a # of possible causes. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis would be dermatological evaluation.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 10/8/2013

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