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Red spot on back , pinkish red with bumps.. Centre tiny white .. Not sure if it's skin cancer or wart..? (photos)

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carolynd476Mar 21, 2016

Skin cancer check up in December was clear, this has been seen recently by friend as I can't really see it .. 

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