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i had a small pink smooth spot on my nose that I noticed in February. It wouldn’t go and was itchy. Was referred for biopsy had it in May. Was referred to plastic surgery .Appointment in Aug. When I got there they had just a brief letter, but no biopsy...
I had small bump on my head that itched and when I scratched it became slightly bigger. Couldn't get to see a gp as was told nurse dealt with skin problems. She took scraping from it and took a photograph, sent it off to dermatology. Result that came...
I am nearly 3 months on from my ordeal with SCC removal from forehead and skin graft from neck. I have had 4 BCCs removed in past 10 years but this was the worst. Wanting to do something constructive now and hopefully help some people I am in discussions...
Hi there, I have been calling on Dr Google over the past week since I had what the dermatology consultant called a basal cell carcinoma removed from my Labia Majora. This searching has led me to this site and I just wanted to reach out to others who may...
I am really struggling with dealing with the anxiety and waiting, having seen two MOHS surgeons this week who both painted a truly grim picture of what I face. Despite them both saying I should be a priority case (one nhs, one private), neither can give...
Hey I’m 41f couple months ago I went to gp as I had this small lump on my leg and it want healing I’d ignored it for around 2 years making up excuses! Bug bite maybe aggravated by shaving then I realised it been 2 years ! Anyway seen a dermatologist who...
Hi sorry if this question is in the wrong section? I recently had a Teledermatology appt in the 2 week pathway requested by my GP. I am now in the 2 week pathway for a incision biopsy and have no idea what they think the diagnosis is? My question is...
Hi I was diagnosed with porocarcinoma on my left upper arm / shoulder where I was also suffering from a frozen shoulder in December 24 . I had an operation and skin graft in January 25 mine was staged at 3 as it had invaded the muscle I am left with a...
Anyone else had skin cancer removed from scalp. I had mine removed a week ago and had a rough week after more pain than I expected from head wound and despite pain killers, very little sleep. Had stitches in head removed yesterday but cant touch wound...
I have just been told today that the skin graft to repair my nose following MOHS surgery has failed. I went along to the hospital to have it checked as it was covered by a black scab, and am devastated by the result. I asked if I could have it redone...
