What is the ideal amount of time between dermatology appointments for you?Some of us go a few months. Some of wait a year. How about you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesPreventionSymptoms
How I stopped being afraid of skin cancerSix months ago I wrote here that a dermatologist advised me to use NOTA mole tracker for a home examination of moles. This was supposed to help relieve anxiety due...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesPreventionMental HealthAssistive Devices
If you could have a do-over with regard to skin care, what would you do?In golf, we call it a mulligan. We get the chance to hit another ball when the first one goes afoul of our intended aim. What about you? What would...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesAwarenessPrevention
I have been wearing these SPF50 shirts for a while now. Do they lose effectiveness over time?I wonder if these long sleeve shirts are still effectiveness after a couple years of washes and wearing. Does anyone have any information about how long I can wear these...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesPrevention
Do you skip days of applying sunscreen? If so, why and when?As I sit here in my dark room. It is nearly 9:00am and raining outside. The last think I am thinking about is applying sunscreen. What say you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesPreventionTips & Advice
What does your sun care routine look like?Developing good habits can take time. What does your sun care practice consist of each day?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesPreventionTips & Advice
Does your skin situation affect the way that you plan your travel/vacation plans?Hawaii was brought up as a possible vacation spot and I gave pause. What about you? Are you vacation plans affected by your skin care regimen?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTravelPrevention
What part of the body are you most concerned about getting sun damage?My dermatologist recently told me that I had sun damage on my calves. That has stuck with me. What areas of your body concern you the most?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
What do you look for when you do a self check?I feel like I have to look at more than just a mole changing. The more I understand skin cancer the more I realize that when anything changes in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisPrevention
I am happy for a cloudy Labor Day Weekend. What's wrong with me?When you deal with skin cancer, sometimes you cheer for the opposite of what everyone else is rooting for....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingPreventionWeather