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Non-Cancerous Growth
It's a non-cancerous growth on a person’s body that can be brown, black, or tan in color. It can grow all alone, but it usually likes to grow in groups. It can be a raised area of the skin, could be scaly, or may even have a waxy looking appearance. These growths don't really need to be treated unless they become irritated by things like your jewelry, clothing, or soaps and detergents.
It's a non-cancerous growth on a person’s body that can be brown, black, or tan in color. It can grow all alone, but it usually likes to grow in groups. It can be a raised area of the skin, could be scaly, or may even have a waxy looking appearance. These growths don't really need to be treated unless they become irritated by things like your jewelry, clothing,

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