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I am 17 and i just got a sunburn (very minor) around my neck and it barely hurts. i rarely get sunburned anymore (used to a little bit as a kid). no history of melanoma. am i at major risk of melanoma?
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No. Melanoma is extremely low risk in this situation.
Answered 7/20/2023
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