Two Identical Tubes of Cream, Two Completely Different Uses...My eyesight is so bad that when I misplace my glasses, I need another pair to find them. This can lead to panic: for example, the time I took my...reactions9comments
Second biopsy?...Hi everyone. I have not been diagnosed with melanoma, so I hope this is ok to post here. About 3 weeks ago, something made me look at this freckle/mole on...reactions3replies
That friend who won't wear sunscreen...Do you have a friend who refuses to wear sunscreen? How do you approach the topic of sun-safe practices with them? Or do you?...reactionsrepliesAwarenessFriends & Family
Let's Talk about Ocular Melanoma...Going to the eye doctor is a mixed bag for me. I love getting better eyesight and new, fashionable frames. Eyeglasses have come a long way since the 1970’s when...reactions1comment
SkinCancer.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on SkinCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article...reactionscomments
Don’t Fall for the Tanning Bed Hype...I can always tell when spring break time gets closer. Do you know how I can tell? Because every morning as I’m getting ready for work, I hear a commercial...reactions4comments
App for scanning moles...Hello everybody! I want to ask a question - who knows and uses applications for mapping moles?...reactions3repliesDiagnosisPreventionAwareness
Skin Cancer and Vitiligo: What’s the Connection?...Aggressive skin cancer (melanoma) and vitiligo are two very different diseases. However, they can occur at the same time. When vitiligo occurs in people with melanoma, it is called melanoma-associated...reactions4comments
Could this be skin cancer? Extremely worried.. (pending dermatologist appointment)...Hey everyone, i apologize in advance if this is not the right place to look for advice, but here i go: recently i've been informing myself to know better about...reactions1replyTips & AdviceDiagnosis
FDA Approves New Dermatology Camera...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new specialty dermatology camera, the Casio DZ-D100 Dermocamera and DZ-S50 Dermoscope. This camera uses a non-invasive technique to diagnose benign...reactions2comments
Natural Born Redhead...I have been reading some of the stories here and decided to add my own. I am a 57 year old female born with red hair and fair skin. I...reactions11comments
Could this be cancer ?...Hi. I'm 32 and this has popped up on my thigh. It's been there about 2 weeks now . It doesn't itch or hurt. Could this be something to worry...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
The "Certainly-Don'ts" of Supporting Friends with Skin Cancer...It’s 2022, and skin cancer is still going strong. You stand a very good chance of knowing someone who has had or is currently experiencing recovery or treatment related to...reactions7comments
When the "Body Shop" Doctor Makes a Mess...Let’s say you had a suspicious spot on your car, and you took said car to a specialized body shop quite some distance from your home. The spot is small...reactions18comments
Protecting Your Whole Body from the Sun...Does anyone recall the expression “farmer’s tan?” I remember my childhood friends referring to someone who had a sunburn on the lower parts of their arms having this kind of...reactions2comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Multiple bcc scc...I am receving lybtaio for arround 6 month , lot of side effects , still having new . An idea for other treatement ?...reactions3repliesAssistive DevicesDiagnosis
Here comes a suspicious lesion in the calf ...My mother, on medications of immunosuppressant, told me she noticed this on his right calf. No itching, no bleeding, no pain, and it is around 9mm diameter. Would you aware...reactions2replies
An Open Letter to Our Skin Cancer Community: Why I Admire You...Dear Friends, I admire you. I started working with our skin cancer community about five years ago and I have seen the evolution of our forums, discussions, and life-changing stories...reactions6comments
