Fluorouracil on Scalp...Will Tolak or Efudex work on hair-covered scalp?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTopical Medication
Artificial Intelligence and Melanoma Metastases...Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now found everywhere. Whether it be facial recognition technology, global positioning, or nearly everything on our smartphones, AI is part of our daily lives. In short...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Down-Low with Radiation...Have you ever noticed that injuries just seem to heal so much slower when they are located on your lower legs? If it is a surgery site from a skin...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Survived DFSP Without Losing My Mind...I was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in February 2021, and my life completely changed in that moment. I am generally a positive and happy person, and I always look for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Scc surgery?? ...Hi I’m 36 and I was recently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. I went in to see a dermatologist after having a abnormal looking wart for a year that kept...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
I Will Take "Things That Remind Me of Tanning" for $200, Alex!...They say the sense of smell is the one most closely tied to memory. I believed that before I ever heard anyone say it. The distinct and comforting smell of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Skin Cancer and Heredity...It’s Labor Day weekend and your family is finally all together from different parts of the country for the first time in ages. It’s the dreaded “family reunion." These are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Libtayo...If Libtayo does not help, what will be the next medicine ? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
How to Sleep With Efudex...I'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
4% flouruoracil (Tolak) on arms...Has anyone had luck with this on forearms?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTopical Medication
Mohs Open Wound...I have been Dressing this Mohs open wound for 3 weeks now and I’m getting so tired of it. Has anyone had a Mohs open wound the size of a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
SRT: Timeline for Treatment...All skin cancer journeys start in the same place, with diagnosis. It could be a discovery during your routine skin examination or a spot you need to have looked at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eyelid Melanoma ...I was diagnosed with amelanotic melanoma of the lower eyelid in January. My EX-dermatologist misdiagnosed me for 13 months. I saw him 7 times about it. Never once did he...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
Nose Bandaging is Not my Speciality...“This is a really bad bandage,” I said to my face in the mirror. My boyfriend had been making bandages for me out of the Curad non-adherent pads that we...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Efudex combined with Dovonex (Calcipotriene)...Has anyone tried these 2 together? I've read that it shortens treatment time with less trauma to the face. Four days instead of 2 straight weeks)? TIA...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTopical Medication
Family History When You’re Adopted...Whether you're at a new doctor’s office or filling out paperwork for any kind of medical inquiry, including skin cancer, it’s a little harder for some of us. You can’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Need Tips, Leads, Resources, Support...I just found skincancer.net a few days ago, I need help with a lot of different things as fast as possible! I am a bit overwhelmed here... Protection, remediation of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
An Open Wound Care Primer...“I’m going to excise your skin in the shape of a diamond, like the one I am outlining on your skin.” My Dermatologist in 1988 With that, Doctor “C” proceeded...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma...Hi everyone. A few weeks ago my dermatologist noticed a red bump on my chest at my annual skin check. She did a quick biopsy, which in turn showed to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Cherry angioma or something else?...I am 40 year old and have these on my head. I’ve had them for a few years. I have seen the doctor and she said cherry angioma, however they...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis