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If you rub off a melanoma mole . could it potentialy spread underneath the skin without you knowing?

Q: if you rub off a melanoma mole . could it potentialy spread underneath the skin without you knowing?

: You cannot rub off a melanoma. So this would not happen but if you have a spot that you have concerns about see a doctor and get a biopsy.

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Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

You cannot rub off a melanoma. So this would not happen but if you have a spot that you have concerns about see a doctor and get a biopsy.

Dr Le agreed

Answered 5/20/2021

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A member asked:

If you rub off a melanoma mole . could it potentialy spread underneath the skin without you knowing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cyma Khalily answered

Dr Le agreed

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