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I have had a bruise for six months now. should i go see a doctor about this, or should i not worry about it?

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yess see a doc: A skin discoloration could be a melanoma or other skin tumor especially if it does not resolve. Might need an office biopsy.

Answered 10/6/2013

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