Actinic cheleitis —post-efudex care of lips...I have used efudex for 4 weeks to treat actinic keratosis on both lips (aka cheleitis). The healing process with aquafor and other ointments is underway, but slow. It has...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTopical Medication
Favorite Sun Protection Essentials: Skin Cancer Awareness Month...Sun safety is so important whether it's sunscreen, UPF clothing, sunglasses, etc., and there are tons to choose from! For ONE bonus entry for our Tote Bag Giveaway, tell us...reactions16repliesAwareness
May Is Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month...May 2021 marks Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month. This year, we are all about making your voice heard. While sharing your story can be an empowering way to spread...reactionscomments
I Got It Where? Unusual Places for Skin Cancer...Most of us realize that skin cancer appears on places where UV rays caused damage. Many get skin cancer on their face, neck, ears, legs, and hands. And while you...reactions5comments
Squamous cell carcinoma on lip...Hi all. I have recently recieved my biospy results in a lesión on my bottom lip. Squamous cell carcinoma... I've had it a year, but after 7 visits to doctors...reactions4replies
Efudex on lower lip...I have AC on my lower lip and was given Efudex to start using. Truthfully, I am scared to death to start using it but I will. I was going...reactions3replies
No, You Don’t Need a Tan to Look Good...“You need a tan,” were words spoken to my three-month-old granddaughter by her dad. I gave him a look that kills, and he responded that he was just kidding. He...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Recommendation...From one of our community members: Can you recommend a sunscreen that protects for sensitive skin that is clear. I constantly walk around with a white nose. ...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Misleading Sun Protection Facts: True or False?...Information can spread quickly – regardless of whether it’s actually true or not. Because of this, it’s important to take a moment to verify certain statements before you take them...reactions1comment
National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the National Healthy Skin Month 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
What Happens to Your Skin When You Skip Sunscreen?...Who doesn’t love to spend time outdoors during the summers? For most of us, the summer season is a wonderful time of the year to unwind on the porch, enjoy...reactions1comment
My Experience With Facial Mohs Surgery...Even though I’ve had skin cancer since 1995 and have had numerous surgeries and procedures, I’ve had only one Mohs surgery and I was nervous. I was nervous to have...reactions14comments
SPF in Tanning Accelerators: Dangerous Double-Talk...There are some mixed messages regarding sun protection floating around out there, and it’s incredibly frustrating. As I search for sunscreens online, I see more and more ads on Facebook...reactionscomments
Coping with Actinic Keratosis...A trip to the dermatologist is always an adventure for me even in the best of times. I never quite know what new term or phrase is going to be...reactions7comments
Finding a Good Dermatologist, Part 2...I found a good dermatologist, I think, I hope. A couple of weeks ago I had appointments to see a new dentist and dermatologist on the same day. I had...reactionscomments
My Doctors Didn't Even Think It Was Skin Cancer: Why You Are the Best Expert on Your Body...Standing in the bathroom of my suite at the Best Western Plus a few years back, I quickly examined myself in the floor-length mirror before hopping into the shower. Hotel...reactionscomments
Mohs Surgery still red 3 months later...Hello everyone I had Mohs surgery 3 months ago and the site is still red and slightly bumpy/uneven. I have been using Strataderm twice daily Is this normal ? ...reactions1reply
Dark Days Following Diagnosis: Thirteen Years of Things Left Unsaid...March of 2007 should have marked the beginning of a wonderful spring for me. I was almost done with my first year teaching in a different school and different grade...reactions1comment
Mole changing colors ever not a big deal? ...I have a mole that sticks out and is ugly. I noticed recently it’s a different color than before. It used to be more pink and now it’s a dark...reactions1reply
Her Diagnosis Made Her Faint!...“We have your results from your biopsy. The spot on your nose did come back as skin cancer. It’s a basal cell carcinoma. You will need to have additional treatment...reactions2comments
