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Hello everyone. I am interested in the opinion of those in the know. I am finishing my treatment for actinic keratoses. But, I took the package of the cream and saw that the expiration date of regencorr cream is two weeks from now. I have never stored...
Hi I am new to this site so I apologise in advance if I make any mistakes!! I was also not sure where to post this as although initially I had treatment 10 years ago I am still having issues. About 10 years ago I had a BCC removed from the side of my...
I had some skin cancer removed 7 weeks ago. I have a slight swelling next to the area. I was wondering if that was normal at this stage or whether it should have gone away by now.
I have recurring skin cancers and have been recently researching some of the medications I am taking because I’ve been switched from propranolol to candesartan for my migraines. I have found quite a lot of worrying information regarding link with medications...
Hello Everyone I am in the 6th week of applying Aldara to my nose - have found the last two weeks a bit more of a struggle compared with the first few weeks. I was wondering if there is anything I can put on the area where the cream has reacted to help...
Hi there not really sure what to do or say? Went to the GP as a mole on my leg started bleeding with a blood blister. She said it didn’t look like cancer but let’s remove it to be sure. Saw the dermatologist who spoke very quickly and mentioned cancer...
In 5 days I have MOHs surgery to remove BCC from crease of my nose, and 2 days later the first of two stage reconstruction surgery. The plastic surgeon said that the lesion was substantial and I would probably need a forehead flap, and he recommended...
Hi everyone I had a basal cell removed from my nose last year and because of the anxiety I get over my skin am wondering if it's worth having a private dermatology the yearly. Has anyone else done this?
I just don't know where to turn or even where to start! I'm so upset and anxious, I found out Monday through my gp health record app that my biopsy taken 22/03/23 is indeed squamous cell carcinoma. Finding this out whilst trying to re-order a prescription...
Hi all, looking for some advice on washing my hair please. I am newly diagnosed with a BCC requiring surgery on my scalp. It is on the crown of my head and easily covered by combing over hair. I want to know if I can continue washing my hair as normal...
