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I had a sentinel lymph node biopsy and wider excision 2 weeks ago. This weather is really not helping the biopsy site but I’ve realised it’s the skin around the wound that is sore and not the scar. Anyone have any idea how long this might last and any...
hi, my first post here. I have a fast growing squamous cell carcinoma on my eyebrow which has developed over about 5 weeks. Is it normal for them grow this fast?The nhs waiting list in my area is 6 to 8 weeks, maybe longer, so I’m thinking of going private...
Hi This is just a general question. I've just had a basa cell removed from my nose which has healed by secondary intention Apart from staying out of the sun and wearing sunblock has anyone got any ideas on what can be worn over the scar as a physical...
Hello to you all, this is the first time of writing here so forgive me if I ramble. I was diagnosed 2022 with Oesophageal cancer, which was treated successfully, been doing really well, but about 6 weeks ago I noticed a blemish on my inner arm , been...
Hi all (not yet diagnosed nobody else to turn to) Over 3 weeks ago I noticed that one of my moles had began to itchy and had changed in size called GP who put me on a 2 week referral instantly knew that this was not normal and could be serious. I then...
Hello- I had two atypical moles removed in 2018 and haven’t had a skin check since 2019. I had a baby in 2020 and with covid raging, I put my own health on the back burner for awhile. I am currently pregnant again (32 weeks) and after dealing with...
Hello! Saw my GP yesterday about a suspected fungal infection that I’d had for ages. Red patch under my arm. Pharmacist thought it was eczema. Different GP believes it’s 95% a BCC & it needs to be removed. Just was a bit shocked, as I hadn’t thought it...
Hi I had a polyp removed and was told that the centre of the polyp had skin cancer . I thought skin cancer was called meloma but the doctor says it was squamous cell carcinoma. He said the the outer skin and stalk was benign. But won’t say to me that...
A couple of years ago I noticed a strange patch of skin developing on my forehead. After it didn't go away with moisturiser and my usual spot treatment, I went to the doctors. The gent I saw said it looked fine, but prescribed a topical cream (antibacterial...
Hi Everyone, My 7 year old daughter has a history of on and off eczema so patches of dry itchy skin isn’t unusual for her She came to me maybe 2 weeks ago and said her arm was itchy so I told her to put cream on it and didn’t think anything more about...
