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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Squamous Cell Cancer...I have a large (8-9 mm) bulbous pink squamous cell cancer on my right hand. It grew to that size in just under four weeks, so it grew fast and...reactions11repliesDiagnosis
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey...The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side...reactionscomments
Post-Superficial Radiation Therapy...“Congratulations! It's your final superficial radiation treatment!”...now what? Care for your skin, it’s delicate! After radiation therapy, the effects of the radiation do not immediately disappear from your skin, and...reactions7comments
What Is Sun Protective Clothing?...A frequent recommendation for practicing good sun safety habits is to wear sun protective clothing. But what exactly is sun protective clothing? Sun protective clothing is apparel that is made...reactions1comment
Skin Cancer and Mental Health...We have all heard the saying that first impressions make the most impact. What does that mean for someone with skin cancer who has visible symptoms on the skin? Not...reactions1comment
Possibly skin cancer? ...Does this look like any type of skin cancer? I recently repainted my nails and when I took off the old polish these black dots and lines were there. It...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Headaches while using fluorouracil...After a couple of months of continuous use of Tolak (fluorouracil), I began having headaches. This occurred after I began treating both forearms at the same time. I've read that...reactions9repliesTopical MedicationSide Effects
Does squamous cell skin cancer itself cause fatigue?...Not talking about the treatment - but the cancer itself? Most cancers are said to but for skin cancer - I don't really find that....reactions1replySymptoms
Why Don't Older People Protect Their Skin Better?...“You’re older, so we will have you just guard this young lady making a phone call to her attorney.” This is what I was told by the Second Assistant Director...reactionscomments
Does anyone know what is this?...I got these bumps 3 weeks ago, I'm getting more each day, it's on my forearms, knees, a bit behind my upper arms and buttocks. I'm afraid it might be...reactions3repliesSymptoms
After Mohs Surgery...If you had the choice of stitches or open wound after Mohs Surgery which would you choose and why?...reactions1reply
Mohs Surgery Stitches...If stitches or secondary open wound to heal are the possible choices after Mohs Surgery would stitches be the better choice? My surgeon is giving me a choice....reactionsrepliesSurgery
Mohs Surgery...Please tell me the best way to care for this secondary open wound after Mohs Surgery. I think I should have gotten stitches, but the Mohs surgeon just gave me...reactions8repliesSurgery
I Don't Want to be Strong Anymore!...I have always been the “strong one” and the “mom” of my friend groups. Basically, I am the person that people come to when they need advice, when they need...reactions1comment
I Abused My Skin But Will I Ever Understand Why?...Comedian George Wallace has a hilarious bit in which he gives audiences a long list of things he just cannot understand. He covers everything from the inaccuracy of weather forecasters...reactions6comments
Mohs Surgery Wounds...Does anyone know if Mohs Surgery wounds should be closed with stitches or left to heal with an open wound? This concerns a wound the size of a quarter on...reactions5repliesSurgery
One For The Lads...Ok, well, here’s a post for the lads … sorry ladies, perhaps look away now. I have been treating my thighs for the past two weeks with 50/50 fluorouracil/calcipotriene AM...reactionsrepliesTopical MedicationSide EffectsTreatment
Gov. Baker Makes Half-Baked Statement About Dermatology Procedures...I don’t pay any attention to our governor’s skin, but a lot of people were, and they noticed some blemishes, blotches, and bandages on his face. It turns out that...reactions2comments
Open Wound Care...My Mohs surgeon gave me the option of stitches or open wound healing. I didn’t know what to decide. He said stitches are more likely to get infected and it...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceSurgery
