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Is this melanoma?

2017-11-08 19:12:34
I have a red patch on my chest, square shaped and slightly larger than a pencil eraser. It itches a little bit and has grown a tiny bit in the past few months is this melanoma?
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Site seems to be that of a keloid, any previous surgery or incision?
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Answered2017-11-17 14:36:22

YESNO

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Consult a dermatologist and share his / her opinion with photo of lesion.

Answered2017-11-11 05:37:40

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