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Q: light skin and small patches

asked by: crazymeee on July 4th, 2007

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i have fairly light skin, darker than most occasions. i went to the beach and the back of my leg, right behind my knees started peeling a bit, like small patches. a couple days later i noticed the patches turned BROWN and now they look exactly like birthmarks. does anyone know what happened to me? and how i can get rid of it? PLEASEEEEEE!!! im scared!

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oxceexo

replied on August 20th, 2007

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Re: Light Skin And Small Patches

I have the same thing. Did it just appear almost overnight like? Let me know if you find out cuz I'm freaking out thinking I have cancer..

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