Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If melanoma moles start out flat , how long would it take to grow , or will it grow ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depends: It depends on several factors.
Answered 1/11/2013
5.4k views
Thank
Varies: Different melanoma grow at different speeds. It is very hard to predict their growth rate.
Answered 3/26/2013
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is melanoma more likely to happen in larger, raised moles than smaller or flat ones?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Small flat mole scratched off Will it regrow ? If it doesn't regrow could it have been melanoma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If a mole hasn't grown in 2 years, is 2mm and flat, yet looks a little irregular on dermascope. Is it unlikely melanoma?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can melanoma moles be flat and in the vagina next to the clitoris?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Would melanoma grow back if the top is rubbed off ?how long would it mole to grow back if it is indeed melanoma?? would it take a few weeks or months?
Approx 3 mm mole, flat, brown,one color, irregular shape and border .Been at least a year.Likely longer. No change that I know, melanoma chance?
I had a mole on my face that I rubbed off . is it true that would it grow back in the same area if it was a melanoma? and if so how long would it take for the mole to grow back if it was melanoma ?
Does melanoma contine to grow and change on skin. Just had mole removed dr feels aytipical no changes at least in last 2 years and seen four derms (6mth screenings) rounded flat dark brown 5-6mm mole?
I scratched off a raised mole a few months ago iand t bled then left flat pigment residue would the mole grow back if it was melanoma?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
