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I am eight weeks post skin flap on my nose. When do people start applying sun cream. I am now starting to go out a bit more. I have brought Altruist sun cream on a recommendation. Fragrance free and paraban free. Planning on going out and wearing a cap...
I was very grateful to be offered an appointment this Friday to have a BCC (4mm) removed from the top right hand side of my nose by excision and primary closure. The dermatologist was reassuring about the procedure and seems confident there is no need...
Hello, I’ve had a bit of a shock today and I know I shouldn’t worry, lots of reasons why the following is happening, but sure everyone knows not worrying is easier said than done! A year ago I went to the GP about a mole on my back that had a dark spot...
Hello. I just discovered a lesion/mole on my upper chest/shoulder area. It measures 4mm at the widest, and it is light brown in colour. It's different from my other moles because it doesn't have skin markings like my other moles do. I don't know if...
I am looking for some advice. I have a small red patch and a tiny spot on my nose. I have had a BCC before so I am worried that it’s another one! It is quite small and I haven’t had for long. Is it better to get a referral to a plastic surgeon rather...
I've been looking at my eyelid and wondering what happens if I have MOHS SURGERY and then having a hughes flap. Has anyone had any experience of this? I was also wondering why skin cancer starts with moles and changing skin etc and my skin is being...
Partner had just been diagnosed with BCC on back. He went to GP surgery but ended up seeing a physician associate. They took photos of the BCC and sent it to dermatologist asking if they can treat in practice or refer. The dermatologist replied saying...
Hi i was diagnosed with BCC 4.5 yaers ago I am allergic to all sunscreens and wear spf hats clothing ect as my line of defense and avoid peak uv hours whenever possible ,I usually went for a 45-55min walk around 6.30-7.30 am when uv is under 1 and always...
I have quite a large Bcc on my scalp and I need to get a skin graft I'm having this done in 2 weeks anybody else out there with similar experience
My journey started when i noticed a lump on my lower eyelid. I thought at the time that it was a stye so i left it. However when it disappeared it left a hole in my eye lid that was quite long and noticeable. I visited the doctor who referred me to...
