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Does superficial spreading melanoma change in 2 years? does it start raised i had a raised mole that had a bit of like a tail idk but it was also raised all the same colour it wasnt perfectly round but i could see the outline a bit?

Q: does superficial spreading melanoma change in 2 years? does it start raised i had a raised mole that had a bit of like a tail idk but it was also raised all the same colour it wasnt perfectly round but i could see the outline a bit?

: any melanoma is a dynamic situation, changing microscopically during its course. Should you be dxed with a melanoma, you should have it treated/removed asap.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

any melanoma is a dynamic situation, changing microscopically during its course. Should you be dxed with a melanoma, you should have it treated/removed asap.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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A member asked:

Does superficial spreading melanoma change in 2 years? does it start raised i had a raised mole that had a bit of like a tail idk but it was also raised all the same colour it wasnt perfectly round but i could see the outline a bit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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