Counting the Stars...Who Have Had Skin Cancer...Fact: Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Another fact: In the United States, more than 9,500...reactions5comments
Turning 50...When I was 31, there was a small red bump on my chest that I thought was strange. I asked my PCP...reactions1comment
My BCC Experience...I discovered a red spot and waited 3 months thinking it would go away. It was diagnosed and I had Mohs on...reactions1comment
I Have Skin Cancer…. It Does Not Have Me!!...I have a rare genetic syndrome... BCCNS = Basal Cell Carcinoma Nevus Syndrome. There are lots of manifestations in the syndrome. Basal...reactions2comments
When a Tiny Spot Causes a Big Amount of Concern...I spent a ridiculous amount of time focusing on one little spot that turned out to be “just” an actinic keratosis (AK)...reactions6comments
I Wrote a Love Letter to My Sunscreen...I had tried many sunscreens on my face before finding my current sunscreen, and I wasn’t happy with any of them, because...reactionscomments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with Fatigue...Fatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well...reactions2comments
Should I see a doctor?...Hi, lately I see an increased number of moles and bumps in my body and I'm worried. There's no dermatologist around here...reactions1replyTips & Advice
2 Skin Checks, 2 Biopsies, and 1 Excision...After working as a community lead on SkinCancer.net for a few months, I decided it was definitely time for a skin check...reactions6comments
Anyone experience weird discoloration on skin?...I am a female age 30 and about 6 years ago I noticed a purple bluish undertone to my top shoulder area...reactions3replies
Community Views: Advice To Someone Having Mohs Surgery...Mohs surgery is far from an easy procedure. In this surgery, your Mohs surgeon will remove your skin cancer layer by layer...reactions19comments
Pre-Cancer Meets a Skin Picker...I've had acne-prone skin for as long as I can remember. Even though I'm in my 6th decade, I still get spots...reactions1comment
Pink pigment on a mole PLEASE HELP...Hi i have a light brown mole with pink pigment in the center. If i remember correctly i have noticed this mole...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Matters of Race, Socioeconomic Status, and Melanoma...I have always been one of the fairest skinned people among my friends. My Scandinavian and Northern European ancestry was certainly evident...reactionscomments
Confusion Over SPF and UPF: What's the Difference?...A friend who has been buying sun protective clothing said he had seen a lot of UPF labeling lately. He wondered why...reactions3comments
One in a Million...When I first heard about the opportunity to share my story, I was a little apprehensive, to be honest. "I'm not a...reactions3comments
Biopsy Results...Does anyone know what pushing border means on a biopsy? I had a shave biopsy of a brown spot that was years...reactionsreplies
Actinic Cheilitis, Precancerous Sun-Related Condition...I have been left with a condition that leaves my lips, tongue, and sides of the mouth to be sensitive, sore, raw...reactions3comments
Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now?...I recently had Mohs surgery on my face for squamous cell carcinoma. Will I be prone to have more skin cancer now?...reactions2replies
