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I've had a round growth on my leg that I'm not sure if it is malignant. Should I have it checked out? (Photo)

Mwy2017Jul 8, 2017
Stupid me has picked at it so the center is red but it's gotten darker and I'm unsure if I should have it checked out. It is on my leg and is a couple mm wide.

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