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Does melanoma usually take many years to develop after sun damage? or can it take just a couple weeks to develop?

Q: does melanoma usually take many years to develop after sun damage? or can it take just a couple weeks to develop?

: Usually many years. Most melanomas are preceded by a mole. Watch your moles. If the mole doubles in size, becomes irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor. Wish you good health!

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Usually many years. Most melanomas are preceded by a mole. Watch your moles. If the mole doubles in size, becomes irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Answered 5/15/2021

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Does melanoma usually take many years to develop after sun damage? or can it take just a couple weeks to develop?

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