Newly Diagnosed Melanoma & AnxiousHello. I have had a spot on the back of my leg for several years. I wasn’t concerned about it b/c it looked identical to one I had below my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Scar TreatmentHow do you treat a nickel size red Mohs scar....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Do you massage scars? What is your experience with that?Do you massage scars? My dermatologists did recommend putting on a anti-scar cream or gel, 2x a day for 4 months, but didn't recommend massage,. -- Yet online I see...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTopical Medication
Possible melanoma?I have a black spot on my leg, picked at it, scabbed, and when I picked offf the scab, it contains the black spot pigment, is that a sign of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
A very scared newbie- atypical moleHello, this is my firtst post. I hope to find new friends here and good advice too. I'm writing for my husband – 55 years old, no smoker, fair complexion...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSymptoms
Squamous Cell CancerI have a large (8-9 mm) bulbous pink squamous cell cancer on my right hand. It grew to that size in just under four weeks, so it grew fast and...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosis
Does anyone know what is this?I got these bumps 3 weeks ago, I'm getting more each day, it's on my forearms, knees, a bit behind my upper arms and buttocks. I'm afraid it might be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
How to Sleep With EfudexI've seen many comments about coping with the discomfort experienced with Efudex but little on the practical aspects. I use a CPAP machine with a full face mask and sleep...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTopical Medication
Skin cancer surgeryI had skin surgery today. I never saw the doctor. The nurses practitioner did the cutting and two nurses stitched it up. Is this normal? At my previous dermatologist I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgery
Healthy Skin Month Giveaway - BONUS EntryNovember is National Healthy Skin Month, and we are giving away 5 Supergoop skincare items! For 1 bonus entry, share how your last skin check went. Did you receive treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments39 repliesAwareness