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I had melanoma just over 20 years ago, have recently found new small jet black dot within a tattoo on my back, can it ever present like this?
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Melanoma: with a prior history you should make an appointment with a Dermatologist and get the lesion evaluated ASAP. There is no need to take chances. Good job in watching for changes.
Answered 11/12/2014
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