has anyone had an excision of bcc on the nose and primary closure

Hi Harlyn and Puckettyboo

Glad to hear that you are both healing well after your surgery.  I hope the efudix  gets rid of the new area on your nose Puckettyboo. I received the results of my biopsy by letter and thankfully all the BCC was removed so there will be no need for further treatment. I was so relieved to receive this good news but like you continue to feel anxious about the sun and keep checking my skin. My husband, who had red hair and burns easily,  continues to be laid back and loves sitting in the sun. He always wears a sun hat and has been better than me at applying sun cream, but I do worry about him and our daughters (both adults now) too!.   They all think Im fussing too much! We are going on holiday soon  and I have some questions about suncream which Im going to post separately. 

 I hope  your husbands surgery goes well on the 5th, Harlyn. 

Thank you I have replied to your other query too.  Will let you know how hubby goes on.  Lots of my friends are now being more cautious, but sometimes think I go over the top, but if they had been through what we have, think they would be more careful.

I also get accused of making too much of it and being over the top. I think if they had surgery on their face they'd think differently.

I'm starting the effudix in a couple of weeks as I'm going away but I'm sure my nose will end up looking red and blistered. I just hope it means I can avoid surgery.

You must be so relieved to have got the all clear

I know it makes me cross as nobody knows what it is like until they have been there and we can assure them it isn't pleasant.  Hope you go on ok with the cream.  I know someone in Cornwall who used it on her leg and it made it worse to start with but she kept going and it is absolutely fine now, lovely new smooth skin.  I am pleased I got the all clear but like you I am looking all the time for lumps and bumps.xx

Hi Harlyn

Hope your husband gets on ok tomorrow 

Thanks Puckettyboo.  He went on fine.  Nothing like mine, no grafts or flaps.  It was just cut out, sent for biopsy and a few stitches.  Apparently these horns are an overgrowth of keratin which our nails are made up of. They dont know why they occur, but our Consultant likes to cut them out and see what is underneath.  Some dermatologist freeze them, but he doesn't. Has stitches out next week and see him for results in 6 weeks.  No pain at all just a couple of paraceramol when he got home and that was it.  Thank you for asking, will keep in touch.  How are you.  He did ask how I was and Roger said better, but still scared of the sun.  He said tell her not to be, just apply Factor 50. as the damage has already been done. !! xx

Hi Harlyn

Glad your husband got on ok.

My consultant told me the damage has already been done and to just wear factor 50.  I do wonder if it's worth wearing it if the damage has already been done?!

I found it a bit of a worry when he said that and I'm sure it's contributed to me being paranoid about every little thing I get on my skin. It's like I'm just waiting for the next one to show itself 

pitty we don't like near one another Puckettyboo as we are so alike.  I am forever looking at my skin waiting for the next one to appear and it may never happen.  I think having one and both of ours were "nasty" ones makes you more aware of what to look for.  Keep me posted how things go for you too xx

Hi Harlyn

Well we live on south east coast but it would be nice if we could have met up for a coffee and chat.

I'll definitely keep in touch. This has been a real lifeline.

Hi Davina, hope things are going well. Just a general question why did you opt for surgery and not Radiotherapy? I am in a dilemma, I have a BCC on the nose and initially I was looking at Radiotherapy but I am concerned with a strong possibility of nose drips going forward. I have now arranged for an appointment with the surgeon to discuss options. But I do have a concern at what the end result will look like!