What to know about treatment on the nose?...What should one know going into skin cancer treatment on the nose, particularly with regards to surgery? Are there special considerations?...reactions3replies
A Not-Just-Skin-Cancer Story...A story from Facebook community member, Carol: I am a 66 yr old blue eyed blond of Scandinavian descent who grew up in the SO CA sun in the days...reactions5comments
Sarah Bladen...Sarah was previously an advocate on SkinCancer.net. Sarah Bladen has dealt with skin cancer since the winter of 2014. At the start of her skin cancer diagnosis, she stayed in...
Skin Cancer and Other Health Conditions...Dealing with skin cancer and its treatment can be significant, and for many people who are diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s not the only health condition they are managing. In...reactionscomments
A Tanning Salon Membership and the Best Gift Ever...My youngest daughter recently turned 20. She is at the age where many people still feel invincible like nothing bad would ever happen to them. I love her dearly and adore...reactionscomments
A Shout-out to Pasty Girls...As a kid, I never wanted to wear sunscreen. I hated the smell, and the greasy feel it gave to my skin. Unfortunately, it was a necessary step before any...reactionscomments
Thankful for Nurses at the Dermatologist...My dermatologists are great--truly they are. Standing behind them, though, quite literally, are the people who have the last word with me in my skin care. The nurses in my...reactionscomments
Sunscreen Collection...Back in April, there was still a patch of snow in the front yard. I live in Buffalo, NY where it can be sunny and in the 50’s making one...reactionscomments
From Mole to Scar in One Short Year...It was exactly one year ago today that we soft-launched SkinCancer.net - hard to believe but it's true! Our team had spent the previous months researching and learning and generally...reactionscomments
Pink Coloured Moles...Hello, I have a bright pink, raised mole on my left leg, been there for about a year - not changed in that time. I recently found a new one...reactions1reply
7 Tips for Loving Your Skin...For 36 years, my skin was just something I covered with make-up, moisturizers, and clothing in my attempts to model current trends. I never reflected on how big a role...reactionscomments
Dermatology Visit: An Inside Look...Welcome to a bird's eye view of part of a dermatologist visit. My doctor agreed to let me film part of my appointment so you could see the depth at...reactionscomments
Do you use the word survivor? Why or why not?...National Cancer Survivor's Day is coming up! We're thinking about the term survivor and wondering what it means for you....reactions2replies
12 Ways to Say: Awareness Matters...If there's one thing we know, it's that people don't know enough about skin cancer. In honor of Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month 2018, here are 12 quotes that...reactionscomments
The Isolation of Efudex...If you are one of the many people visiting a dermatologist regularly, you will eventually meet up with the term actinic keratosis. Hopefully, your experience will be limited to seeing...reactions11comments
Who is a good derm/doctor to go to in Tinley Park, Illinois?...From the community: seeking a dermatologist recommendation in Illinois....reactions1reply
An Accidental Advocate....Who Sometimes Wants To Quit...I never intended to be an advocate for skin cancer awareness. In fact, it had never crossed my mind. That all changed when a post I made on Facebook in...reactions7comments
Has anyone else had marks on their scalp and what did it look like?...Question from the community: I had a question if anyone else has had marks on their scalp and what it looked like? I am watching two different spots (one has...reactions1reply
The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness...Trigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have...reactionscomments
Can anyone recommend a dermatologist in Northeast Oregon?...From the community: One of our Facebook followers is looking for a dermatologist and she lives in NE Oregon. If you can suggest a doctor you know and trust with...reactions1reply
