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I was sunbournt a a week ago at the beach . i now have a bump in the area where i was sunburnt. could this be a melanoma? could melanoma really form just days after sun damage?

Q: i was sunbournt a a week ago at the beach . i now have a bump in the area where i was sunburnt. could this be a melanoma? could melanoma really form just days after sun damage?

: This is unlikely melanoma. It is more likely that you developed a blood blister in the region of the burn. Why do not you have your primary care physician or dermatologist evaluate in order to give you peace of mind.

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Dr. Martin Tamler answered

This is unlikely melanoma. It is more likely that you developed a blood blister in the region of the burn. Why do not you have your primary care physician or dermatologist evaluate in order to give you peace of mind.

Answered 10/7/2021

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I was sunbournt a a week ago at the beach . i now have a bump in the area where i was sunburnt. could this be a melanoma? could melanoma really form just days after sun damage?

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