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Could this red, jagged spot on my shin be melanoma?
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Could this red, jagged spot on my shin be melanoma?
Whatisthishere
This appeared on my shin 3 weeks ago. It's gotten more red, and I'm not sure what it is. Here is a picture:
http://imgur.com/a/2hf4N
Any help or advice is immensely appreciated.
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