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wife noticed green spots on my back I'm worried

I have a burn on my back and while she was putting aloe on me she noticed a patch of green spots in two spots on my back I am really worried about them is this cancer? I attached a picture she took
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Cutis. 2006 Jan;77(1):39-41.
Cupric keratosis: green seborrheic keratoses secondary to external copper exposure.
Peterson J1, Shook BA, Wells MJ, Rodriguez M.
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These look like seborrheic keratosis(not serious). The green pigment may be from outside relating to applications, or copper from water, as in swimming pools.Do consult your doc
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