If Scars Could Speak...It left some emotional scars as well. I didn't think that a 24 year old boy/man was supposed to have scars from skin cancer.... By Scott Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips on Makeup and Skin Cancer...I get it, not everyone loves their scars. But it’s a part of you, and shows you’re a survivor.... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
To Filter or Not to Filter...Some do want to hide their scars because it impacts them emotionally. So, who is right? Both are.... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Giving the Gift of Your Experience...I held back for years and tried to cover the scars from an excision and three Mohs surgeries.... By April Pulliam3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stars (and Scars) Shone Brightly...Confidence can go up as wounds heal and scars fade, but it can also come crashing back down.... By Judy Cloud2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What if You’re Not Happy with Your Post-Skin Cancer Surgery Look?...That’s why you should always see what another one says.... By Kim Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Learning to Love My Body after Surgery to Remove DFSP...Your scars are a constant reminder that something tried to kill you but was unsuccessful! How do you feel about your skin cancer scars?... By Amber Kromah, DMSc, PA-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Survivors Speak: Yvonna on SCC & BCC Recurrence...My back is full of scars so I keep it covered. My arms as well. The one on my lip removed last year 2018 has been the worst to... By NinaHU2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Another Scar...I have many scars. Until my recent diagnosis of melanoma in situ, I looked upon my scars rather fondly.... By DeborahWesloh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: When Skin Cancer Causes Grief..."I haven’t worn a dress in 6 years due to scars." "A makeup-free face. Too many surgeries and have to cover scars with concealer."... By sidneysalehkurtz1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for staying positive?...For example, when dealing with things like recurrence and scars. What helps you when you're getting bogged down?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
5 Ways to Support Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month...Getting stitches and scars from skin cancer removal is not top on anyone’s list. But how can we embrace them and use them for good?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do you try to hide your scars with makeup or clothing?...I have never tried to hide my scars on my arm but I could see trying to hide them on my face. How do you feel about them?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
Laser treatments?...Others who were treated with lasers years ago were left with small, white scars. Has anyone had a good experience with laser treatments?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
Behind the Lens...My face is now a clutter of scars… ugh. However, recently something strange happened.... By DeborahWesloh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Dressed Up Complicated By Spots On My Skin...A stubborn scaly patch on my left cheek also needed attention. It had been hanging in there for months.... By Ronni Gordon3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
BCC AND Mohs ...I did NOT want scars on my face and it's caused so much distress, anxiety and depression....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Contemplating Laser Resurfacing for Skin Cancer...The last thing I want is more white circular scars.... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Skin Cancer Has Given Me...I have numerous scars, some of which have healed completely, some of which are permanent.... By Judy Cloud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Sometimes You Feel Like Cryotherapy, Sometimes You Don't...Over the years, I have grown weary of the freezing and the white scars.... By April Pulliam2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments