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Can skin cancer come and then fade away? then return again when in the sun. or is this an age spot?
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Yes it can: Melanoma/moles can regress spontaneously and recur. So be sure to consult a dermatologist and get proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Answered 11/28/2017
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