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How long for Skin cancer to develop after bad sun burn?

If a sun burn causes skin cancer to develop, how long after the sun burn does it take for cancer to develop? Also do some skin cancers develop sooner than others like Basal cell or melanoma?

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If a sun burn causes skin cancer to develop, how long after the sun burn does it take for cancer to develop? Also do some skin cancers develop sooner than others like Basal cell or melanoma?

How long does it take for skin cancer to develop after sunburn....
How long does it take skin cancer to appear. There's no set timeline for skin cancer growth and appearance. While some skin cancer lesions appear suddenly, others grow slowly over time. For example, the crusty, pre-cancerous spots associated with actinic keratoses can take years to develop


Only thing you can do is keep a eye on your skin changes and if you are unsure about it then seek medical advice as soon as possible so you can get the best possible advice from your GP or a hospital specialist okay.

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