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Can melanoma show up overnite?
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No takes years: Melanoma dies not appear overnight.
Answered 5/3/2013
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Melanoma : Yes, a melanoma may "appear" over nite even though the cellular process has been underway for some time . Any mole that is changing size, color, shape or catches your attention should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Answered 5/4/2013
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I suppose: Given that most people notice a new lesion one day, it would appear that it showed up over night. But in reality the patient just did not notice it before.
Answered 9/28/2016
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NO: It's been there; you just never noticed it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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