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Q: Shiny Red Patch On My Cheek

asked by: adamhughes on March 4th, 2007

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Hi i'm 17 years old, I hae noiced a small red shiny patch of skin on cheek, it doesnt hurt, bleed, or even itch, and is abou half as big as a pea, ive typed this in on google and all i get is alot of results cntaining 'Basal Cell Carcinoma ' do u think this can be very dangerous for me, bearing in mind im only 17 years old? I am going to the docterson monday to get it checked out, but I would just like some reassuring that its not too serious?
thanks alot.

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