I was diagnosed with melanoma last year and had surgery 10 months ago to remove it. Since then I’ve had various lesions cut out some of which have been BCCs or AK I had MOHs surgery on my face in May for an infiltrated BCC
I’ve found an SPF50 stick and cream I can tolerate on my face but am yet to find something for arms and legs that doesn’t leave me feeling sticky/ greasy and ruining clothing.
I appear to have sensory issues with the feeling they leave on my skin when going about day to day activities and work I’ve coped with cream when on holiday and wearing swim wear but am now avoiding going out as I can’t find protection that I don’t want to wash straight off. Any recommendations please
Hi Koutou
It can definitely be challenging finding a sunscreen that you feel comfortable with.
I like Sunsense Ultra spf 50+ for my body and Sunsense Daily Face 50+ for my face. However, since being diagnosed with melanoma 10 years ago, I have covered up and only use the sunscreen on exposed areas like the back of my neck and hands. I'll admit that it can be a bit warm in the summer but I find it preferable to being covered in sunscreen.
Thanks for that. Again I struggle with sleeves especially during the warmer weather especially with having hot flushes
i will look at the suncream you mentioned
Hi
I use heliocare spf50 its great,after having a bcc cut out of my face ( 20 stitches).
Yes I’ve got that and a stick called haruharu wonder spf 50 which are fine on my face but it’s arms and legs I’m struggling with
I used piz buin on arms and legs during summer. Spf50..no problems
I’ve tried that but still find it too gloopy/sticky
Hi
I don’t like sticky either I have found Bondi Sands really good and goes on your face really easily it more on the liquid side and not a cream it carries all the relevant protection labels also recommended by Which magazine. you can put your makeup on top and can even buty a tinted one I wear sunscreen every single day if I intend to go outside
I feel if anyone knows about skin cancer the Aussies do
hope you find one that suitable it’s not easy I know
Good Luck
CMK
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