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Why is it uncommon for a 10 year old child to get melanoma?
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Melanoma risk is increased by excessive sun exposure, particularly a history of significant sunburns. Children have not yet acquired sufficient exposure to be at risk for melanoma. The exception would be those children born with a giant Nevis, which can spontaneously become malignant melanoma.
Answered 5/13/2021
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