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Chances of having melanoma at 25? i try to limit sun exposure, always wear high spf sunblock if im outside awhile, and no tanning beds. unlikely?
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Yes: Unless you have a strong genetic predisposition, what you described is not associated with risk for melanoma.
Answered 5/5/2015
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