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What Is The Treatment For Nevus Spilus On The Leg?
hi,i am 32 years old,and i have nevus spilus on my leg,does it have a risk of skin cancer if i tattooed it?i had dermabrasion before 4 years and it seems bad now,it was not a good choise i think,i have some keloids and stirias on it now.or shall i have laser treatment?which is better?
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As per recommendations tatoos done at a good places won't cause cancers. But yes off course tatooing can cause cancer. But just plain nevus can rarely leads to cancers like squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas.
As per recommendations tatoos done at a good places won't cause cancers. But yes off course tatooing can cause cancer. But just plain nevus can rarely leads to cancers like squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas.
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