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Would melanoma grow back if the top is rubbed off ?how long would it mole to grow back if it is indeed melanoma?? would it take a few weeks or months?

Q: would melanoma grow back if the top is rubbed off ?how long would it mole to grow back if it is indeed melanoma?? would it take a few weeks or months?

: Yes, certainly, unless the Melanoma is fully and properly excised, it will return within weeks. Essential to fully excise an early melanoma

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Yes, certainly, unless the Melanoma is fully and properly excised, it will return within weeks. Essential to fully excise an early melanoma

Answered 5/13/2021

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A member asked:

Would melanoma grow back if the top is rubbed off ?how long would it mole to grow back if it is indeed melanoma?? would it take a few weeks or months?

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