Changing the Way I Talk About Tanning...Tanning talk used to come easily for me. I wanted to talk with others who tanned about which accelerator I preferred, how it burned my skin, and how much satisfaction...reactionscomments
Fluorouracil Topical and Rosacea...Hello, I have been prescribed Fluorouracil Cream for my face and forehead. I have Rosacea on my cheeks. Are there any issues with applying Fluoroucil cream on areas that I...reactions1replyTopical MedicationTreatment
Finding Information About Skin Cancer...Maybe you are like me. As soon as I want information about anything at all, I head to Google or YouTube. “How to fix a sink?”, “What is the capital...reactionscomments
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?...reactions5repliesPreventionSymptoms
Skin Cancer Post USAF...I have been going to see a dermatologist every six months since 2005 when on my exit from USAF I had skin cancer on my nose that required Mohs surgery...reactions1reply
Expecting the Unexpected can Cause you Grief...Expecting the unexpected can be a good way to live life with gusto. But it’s not a good way to be when waiting for medical test results of a type...reactionscomments
Torn Between Good Memories and Good Health...The other day I saw a meme on Facebook. It brought back some amazing memories, but if I’m being honest, it’s not the healthiest of memes. What do you do...reactions2comments
Fluorouracil Topical...I have been prescribed Fluorouracil 5% Cram for my face and interested in tips or recommendations. Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance....reactions2repliesTopical Medication
How to Talk With Your Doctor...It was 9:23 am on a Monday morning and I was waiting in my second room for my dermatologist. My appointment was at 9:00 am and there was no sign...reactions8comments
If a mole was atypical, then got "better", should we cancel the skin cancer check appointment? Details important...Day 1: Mole is symmetrical. Borders are clearly defined. It does have a black dot in the centre. Diameter is larger than a pencil eraser. There are two hairs in...reactions3repliesSymptoms
With the holidays just around the corner, what skin care gift would you most like to receive/give?...I think a year's supply of non greasy, mineral-based sunscreen would be great for me....reactions1replyPrevention
How I stopped being afraid of skin cancer...Six 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...reactions2repliesPreventionMental HealthAssistive Devices
Invasive basal cell carcinoma...Hi, I have been diagnosed with invasive basal cell cancer. It was removed off my back but it had grown outside the surgical border. We have heard opinions from more...reactions1replyTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
Brown spot/ nevus on my lower eyelid....Hi, on October 6th I suddenly realized that I have this light brown spot on the lower rim of my eye. It looks like a freckle, also due to its...reactions1reply
Aretha Franklin Song on my Mind...There’s nothing funny about skin cancer, but we can still have some fun when thinking about the lengths we go to keep up with our maintenance and prevention. Not laugh...reactionscomments
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
High Fiber Diets and Melanoma Treatment...Anyone remember having Grape Nuts for breakfast? Well, I do. First of all, there were no grapes and no nuts in Grape Nuts, at least nothing seemed like grapes or...reactionscomments
Newly diagnosed...Two weeks ago, I went to the dermatologist for a consult. I have had a mole on the inner back of my thigh that was questionable. Upon her seeing the...reactions4replies
Using efudix...I am my 15th day of using the cream on my upper arm and the bcc is looking very angry and on the verge of getting infected,can I use an...reactions1reply
Superficial Radiation or Brachytherapy?...I recently took a phone call at work from a man with questions about radiation treatments. His dermatologist had referred him to treat a skin cancer behind his ear with...reactionscomments
