Mole biopsy ...I have never posted on any forum before but have been a frequent visitor of many. A little back ground is I am a 33 year old female with I...reactions2repliesCoping
Out, Out, Damn Spot, and Pass the Groucho Glasses...Did you ever wake up under the cloud of a nagging feeling that something is wrong, but you don’t know what it is? Maybe you’re still groggy, so you test...reactionscomments
Biopsy on face to prevent / minimize scarring? (potential basal)...Hi guys, I think I might have a basal growth on my forehead. It's pretty small. I want to get a biopsy to confirm and this was recommended from the...reactions1replyDiagnosisSide Effects
Do you still take beach vacations or go on cruises? Has your vacationing changed since your diagnosis...How has skin cancer changed the way you get away?...reactions10repliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Does the sex of your dermatologist matter for skin checks? ...The last two dermatologists I had were men and I’m a woman. I’m scheduled to see a lady tomorrow for a skin check. I did not know it mattered to...reactions5repliesHealthcare Team
Beware of money hungry hospitals!...I just want to put this out there for everyone facing Mohs for basal cell to consider. I had a very small bump on the inner corner of my eye...reactions1reply
A Skin Cancer Journey: Walking It Single But Not Alone...I recently read that 31% of the adults in the United States say they are single, and the article defined the term single as not married, living with a partner...reactions2comments
Too Busy for Self-Care...It seems that people today are busier than ever. Maybe that’s not true, but it sure feels that way to me. But are we putting our health at risk by...reactions2comments
What is one thing that skin cancer has taken from you that you wish you could have back?...You get one thing back. What is it?...reactions27replies
Making Choices About Skin Cancer...When it comes to skin cancer, one word keeps coming to my mind and that is “choices.” I feel like I am always making choices when it comes to the...reactions6comments
Squamous cell carcinoma, I just had flap surgery on my face...Hi, I am new to this forum. In September I underwent flap surgery for SSC between my nose and lip and was wondering if there are other patients who would...reactions2repliesCopingSurgerySide Effects
hydrossential review...It is a great product for mature skin, smoothes expression lines without the damage of conventional chemicals, hydrossential works...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyHealthcare TeamMental Health
I am so sick of skin cancer. How about you?...Dry spot...appointment...cryo...never ends!...reactions6repliesCopingMental Health
After 18 applications...4th Nov 22. My Doctor has advised me to stop further applications now and wait for the new skin to show up. Still quite painful and sore and weeping....reactions5replies
Video: How Not to Speak to Your Children About Safe Skin Care Practices...Thoughts about talking to your children about skin cancer and skin protection:...reactionscomments
Small victories ...I have been afraid to be outside more than a few minutes since my latest skin issue—February 2022. As of Monday I restarted my “commute” (walk) to work. 10 miles...reactions13repliesCoping
Students on a Hot Slate Roof...The bittersweet feel of a sun-drenched fall afternoon reminded me of a crazy thing I used to do and a crazy thing that happened. It was the late 1970s, and...reactions1comment
Fluorouracil after care...Having been through three treatments of fluorouracil over the years, I finally tried Desitin cream on my oozing and bleeding skin during recovery. The Desitin cream really reduced the pain...reactions1reply
When Will Skin Health Get Its Day?...Raised in the 80’s and 90’s, I don’t recall hearing all that much about the importance of staying healthy. Cigarettes were smoked in virtually every public building, National Wear Red...reactions2comments
Tired of Cryotherapy ...I saw my dermatologist a few weeks ago. I have a dry spot on my lip that isn't healing. I was offered cryotherapy but declined. I know it works, but...reactions14repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTopical Medication
