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Round red spot on skin the size of a dime, what could cause this?

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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 6/30/2019

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