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I had a sunburn on my neck 3 months ago and my burn went away however my skin has been brown ever since i am 17 years old is this skin cancer or anyth?
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Met: Sunburn can increase the risk for skin cancer in some children. I would recommend that you see your PCP for an evaluation. Signs to watch for include bleeding, irregular borders and an increase in size of the lesion.
Answered 2/1/2021
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