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Received a severe sunburn in june to back, shoulders and top of chest. blistered and peeled for weeks. now have brown spots appearing. is this normal?

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Dermatology exam: is necessary to answer your question since melanoma can develop after such a burn.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 9/11/2016

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