Is this skin cancer?...So this started out as a pimple but now it's turned really big and looks like a a red and black lump. It feels soft but firm enough that you...reactions1reply
Second Skin Cancer Experience...I’m 59, in 2013 I was diagnosed with a malignant melanoma on my neck from a mole that was removed. I was misdiagnosed initially and after it returned two years...reactions3comments
Diagnostic Tool Research...Hello lovely people. I am a graduate student at a University working on a diagnostic device for most manners of carcinoma, lymphoma, melanoma, etc. The device is both non-invasive, and...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical TrialsPreventionDiagnosis
Making Sense of Sunscreen...Father’s Day is a big day for me now. It has turned into a gift giving day. It hasn’t always been this way, but lately as my children have gotten...reactions7comments
Managing Lip healing after Fluorouracil...Hello, I have read through so many tips and stories here that have been very helpful. I'm struggling right now with my lower lip. I did 7 days 2x/day of...reactions1replyTopical MedicationTreatment
Edufex reaction ...I had AKs on forehead snd applying Edufex twice a day for 28 days. Many more red spots appeared and slight reddening but absolutely no pain , discomfort of any...reactionsreplies
Sensus/Gentlecure...I would like to share my not-so-great experience with IG-SRT (Gentlecare/Sensus) for BCC on my nose. However, this forum site seems to be very amateurish. very poor search capability, and...reactions1reply
Eating ...If I put this stuff on the perimeter of my lips after I eat breakfast and brush my teeth, do I have to wash it off when I want to...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Using 5FU Cream on Scalp...I suffer from terrible health anxiety regarding my skin and cancer. Doesn’t help that I have had 3 spots of non melanoma removed in the last year. Just had a...reactions1reply
New to the SC Community . Have a statement and a question thanks...5 yrs. ago My Dermo..Saïd I had rosacea on my nose and face but nope 5 yrs later diagnosed with nose cancer. Operated and now my rosacea are now pre-...reactions1replyCoping
Acitretin...Dermatologist has suggested the daily use of this oral (reinoid) drug which is used primarily to treat psoriasis. He feels it might help reduce the growth of skin cancer cells...reactions3repliesSide Effects
Trusting Doctors...Does anyone else struggle with trusting what your doctor tells you? I just had a regular skin check and my dermatologist gave me a clean bill of health (I have...reactions2replies
Help what should I do?...I treated skin cancer on my nose with the chemotherapy cream. It left a big scab which I accidentally knocked off this morning. Now there’s a big hole in my...reactions1reply
Hardened blood on my face ...Hello everyone from Dublin, Ireland. I’ve just discovered this forum and have learned so much from all of you! Many thanks. My query is Today is my first day after...reactions1reply
My Best Beach Day Ever...I don’t go to the beach as much as I used to and I used to go a lot. I was literally born across the street from Newport Beach and spent...reactions4comments
Efudix treatment...Have actinic cheilitis ( actinic keratosis of the lip ) Newly diagnosed after suffering with chapped, open bleeding sores of my lower lip for 8 weeks. Dr put me on...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCoping
Itchy looking mole...I have this it Hy looking mole on my hip. I'm debating if I should see a dermatologist. I'm a white male 52 years old..Included is a picture. I...reactions1replyPreventionMetastatic Melanoma
Cancer on nose advice...Hi I went to doctor in January I could see a shadow on tip of nose ,I could see it close up in mirror Doctor said he couldn't see it...reactions1reply
Actinic chelitis ...I’m trying to connect with other members. I just started a efudex yesterday for my lips for actinic chelitis, I’m trying to find out other members who were using it...reactions5replies
New here; just started fluorocal 5%...Hello, my doctor prescribed the fluorouracil 5% with calcipotriene .0025%. I am to use this on my cheeks and nose 4-7 days. I’m 2 1/2 days in and so far...reactions4repliesTopical MedicationTreatment