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Hi! Just wondered whether anyone had experience of clinical photography as their first contact before seeing a consultant? I was referred grom GP to dermatology on the 2week pathway and had an appointment for dermascope images aswell as smart phone...
I’m hope everyone is doing ok, it’s been a while since I last posted. Well I had my MOHS surgery in October on the side of my face - the BCC area was a lot bigger than I thought - approx 4cm by 4cm. I was unable to have a skin graft due to not having...
Hi I have a 1 cm sunken low grade cancer on my nose tip. I'm going in to surgery on 14 April. I've been waiting since last august and it's been so stressful watching it get worse and having a toddler. can anyone advise on scars if the cancer has made...
Hi what is the best makeup concealer that doesn't come off even when swimming for scar after surgery on my face ? tha k you x
So had the diagnosis of Nasal BCC. Agree to the op and sign the normal waiver of all things that might go wrong. Stitches out a couple of days ago. For some 45 years have had the virus, and it decides to let me know all about it when the body is run...
Hi all went to my GP yesterday as I had noticed a red mark on the side of my nose which I thought was caused by wearing glasses - I read a lot and have sensitive skin. Anyway I stopped wearing my glasses for a couple of weeks ( luckily only need for reading...
Looking for your views on the best colour of uv protective clothing to wear I know dark colours absorb and light reflect and I suppose regardless its the quality of the material that counts,I personally wear a black Akubra cowboy hat or a widebrimmed...
Last week i had 2 BCC's removed from my face and a third area a biopsy taken. My face is a mess - yes i know early days and will heal in time. I'm not a vain person and I am 69 but i just don't want to go out and be seen like this. I lost my husband to...
Hi just an update as I said I would let others know how my CBT counselling went - all I can say is that’s it’s a good job that I have a sense of humour !! I initially asked my GP to refer me for counselling via the NHS and 3 months later I received a...
Hi everyone. I had the BCC diagnosis on the 29th April, it’s on my forehead. I was told I would be referred to have it removed but was given no information. I’ve since been trying to find out more information as I have 101 questions but cannot get through...
