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A member asked:
My 7 year old daughter and has a light brown stripe on her thumb. am i paranoid just being paranoid about melanoma?
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Unlikely: Melanoma is exceedingly rare in kids but it does happen. The description you provided does not suggest that this is. The best way to sort it out is to see a dermatologist for an evaluation.
Answered 11/2/2019
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