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10 yrs ago I had a "bowenoid hypertrophic actinic keratosis" growth on the side of the bridge of my nose. I was told there was no sign of invasion. From...

Fluorouracil Usage

Does anyone use Fluorouracil outside of doctors prescribed areas or times? I have used it on my ears, but keep finding possible spots on my nose and hands. My derm...

Diagnostic Tool Research

Hello lovely people. I am a graduate student at a University working on a diagnostic device for most manners of carcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma, etc. The device is both non-invasive, and...

Itchy looking mole

I have this it Hy looking mole on my hip. I'm debating if I should see a dermatologist. I'm a white male 52 years old..Included is a picture. I...

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Favorite Sunscreen

It's hard to find the best sunscreen out there. Certain brands may irritate our skin or make us break out, so don't give up looking for a sunscreen that works...

Do you blame anyone for your skin cancer?

Sometimes it's easy to lay blame for health challenges, especially ones that may have been somewhat preventable. Do you ever get caught in that? Does it help?...

How often do you reapply sunscreen on an active day?

I try to bring enough to put sunscreen on in the morning and reapply once later in the day. I imagine it loses its effectiveness throughout the day from sweating...

How often do you replace sun protective clothing?

My understanding is that sun protective clothing can degrade over time due to a number of factors. Does anyone have any recommendations about this? Scott skincancer.net moderator...

When you buy sun screen, do you normally buy the higher priced brands or go with the cheaper brands?

There is a wide array of sun screens on the market. You can go to a large box store and get a lot of it for cheap. You can go...

If you could have a 60 second Super Bowl commercial about skin cancer, what would you have communicated?

I often think about how important it is to advocate for safe skin care practices at a macro level. What are your thoughts?...

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