Never seen a lesion change like this...I noticed what I thought was a small blood blister on my tummy last year. I thought it was odd to show up for no reason but it was small...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Tanned Skin, the Media, and the Advocacy That Will Change Everything...Nothing changes if nothing changes. I have heard those words many times over the last few years, and I even have a t-shirt bearing the same quote. The words are...reactionscomments
Efudix - think I may have gotten this wrong...Hi all I was asked to use the cream on my face, chest and arm after having another basal cell removed. Now on day 22 and my face is dreadful...reactions8repliesTopical MedicationTips & Advice
What To Ask a New Dermatologist About Skin Cancer...Sometimes it happens. You're seeing a doctor you love, one who knows all about your medical history, and you easily converse with them about your care. Then for whatever reason...reactionscomments
I Thought It Was Just a Keloid......This is the beginning of the story of my diagnosis of and treatment for DFSP, a rare skin cancer. It all started with a tiny scar on my lower right...reactions5comments
New to BCC. Have questions...Hi all. I am 28 years old and was just recently diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. I don't really know how I should feel about this. I have been through...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyDiagnosisTips & Advice
wondering if this mole looks suspicious...hi there, I don't want to be rude and write in the wrong place I just don't know where to go to ask this question. I have had this mole...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma...Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. However, there are different types of skin cancer that are classified as BCC. One type is morpheaform basal...reactionscomments
A Trip to the Dermatologist with Sarah...Sarah takes a trip to see her dermatologist because she's found a suspicious spot on her face. It turns out to be actinic keratosis, and her dermatologist treats the areas...reactionscomments
Concerning mark on scalp...Hi guys, I’m new here. I discovered a marking on my head last spring while shaving, and made an appointment with my GP. He had a look and told me...reactions1replySymptoms
Dermatologist versus plastic surgeon...I was just diagnosed with basil cell carsonoma ...2 spots on my face 1 by my lip one by my ear ... dermatologist wants to do Mohs surgery on me...reactions5replies
worried...hi everyone im 21 years old and have just noticed this strange looking mark on my leg, obviously nobody can tell me if it’s skin cancer over a forum and...reactions5replies
Sun Protection Tips and Tricks for Travelers...If you have a big trip coming up it’s likely you’ll be spending a fair amount of time traveling. However you decide to travel you’ll likely have a roof over...reactionscomments
Avoiding People, Places and Dermatology Appointments?...I took the Long Island Railroad into Manhattan for a routine, mandatory COVID-19 test for work (if there is such a thing as a routine COVID-19 test). I started looking...reactions2comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with Cancer...On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Every...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
