Don't forget your sunscreen......

[ColdWaterFshr]

3 hours ago, Ketchup said:

Going in for the exact thing, in the exact location. It had been there for 3 years now, and never thought much about it, but it isn’t going away. If i rub it to hard with a towel, etc. it will bleed. Hasn’t changed in size/appearance. 
 

Anything you can share about the procedure? You can PM is needed. 

I would PM you Ketchup, but I think there is value to a broader audience on this post, and we can thank Steve McBasser for bringing this up.  

Its no joke.  To Ketchup, ....one of my best friends is an MD dermatologist here in ST Louis -- Dr. Breer, who did the initial biopsy.  I trust him 100% and he said not to play around with it.  Like you, I had the same problem on my temple with the bleeding.  Anyway, he didn't do the surgery, but referred me to Dr. George Hruza, who may be the very top in the country for MOH's surgery.  

Surgery was easy.  Back and forth testing between 3 scrapes, which were quick.  Slow process overall, and mostly waiting so it took half a day or better, but at least its outpatient.   Stitches.  Stitches removed a week later.  Minimal pain.  A pencil eraser sized bruise a few days after surgery.  But the last thing I want to do is minimize any of you jackhammers not keeping up with getting checked.  DO IT.  I know many who have died from skin cancer.  Squamous cell isn't melanoma, but you don't want it festering either.

 

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7 hours ago, ColdWaterFshr said:

I would PM you Ketchup, but I think there is value to a broader audience on this post, and we can thank Steve McBasser for bringing this up.  

Its no joke.  To Ketchup, ....one of my best friends is an MD dermatologist here in ST Louis -- Dr. Breer, who did the initial biopsy.  I trust him 100% and he said not to play around with it.  Like you, I had the same problem on my temple with the bleeding.  Anyway, he didn't do the surgery, but referred me to Dr. George Hruza, who may be the very top in the country for MOH's surgery.  

Surgery was easy.  Back and forth testing between 3 scrapes, which were quick.  Slow process overall, and mostly waiting so it took half a day or better, but at least its outpatient.   Stitches.  Stitches removed a week later.  Minimal pain.  A pencil eraser sized bruise a few days after surgery.  But the last thing I want to do is minimize any of you jackhammers not keeping up with getting checked.  DO IT.  I know many who have died from skin cancer.  Squamous cell isn't melanoma, but you don't want it festering either.

 

I hope you make out ok…

[Bill Babler]

Our son had a spot on his lower back several years ago. They ended up cutting a hunk out that would shame a Micky D’s 1/4 pounder. SC is no joke best wishes to all of you. 

My dermatologist pointed out there are certain times of the day to watch, depending on the time of year. Only at those times are the sun rays damaging. 

He said a rule of thumb for Middle Mo. to Northern Arkansas are 10:30 am till about 4 pm in the intense summer months. 

I think there is a table some where that is pretty accurate. 

Goid Luck.  



 

[MarkG52]

Thanks for all the info and prayers for y'all going through this right now!

[tjm]

I have to use clothing, the SPF is allergic to me and takes my skin off in blisters. But, having worked in the sun in construction for about fifty years, I found covering up leaves the body cooler than going bare. Human skin is designed to absorb sunlight and turn it into heat. Denim shirts and pants are as effective as any high fashion "tech" clothing with a logo on it. Any tightly woven unbleached or dark colored cotton is a natural sun block, as is wool. And while I like the fast drying quality of synthetics such as nylon, I actually stay cooler in light weight wool clothing.

[DADAKOTA]

Had the Mohs surgery for a spot on the back of my right hand.  I go in every year for the Doc to check me over.  Definitely not taking chanes. 

[Flysmallie]

20 minutes ago, tjm said:

I have to use clothing, the SPF is allergic to me and takes my skin off in blisters. 

That's interesting. Last week I heard a podcast about the differences in sunscreen in the USA compared to sunscreen available in other countries. I guess other countries have better options that aren't all greasy and nasty to use. I wonder if those would be different to your skin. 

[fishinwrench]

10 years from now they'll likely discover that something in sunscreen causes skin cancer. 🙄 

I know that my views and opinions on things don't go over very well on here, but there's this nagging thought that keeps popping into my head saying that.... A living being wouldn't be born into an environment in which commercial products are required for survival.  

Who is administering all these critical life saving chemicals to the fish and wildlife who don't have access to doctors and pharmacies?

Sorry.  I know it's gonna piss everyone off, but this is the way my brain works. 😅

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43 minutes ago, fishinwrench said:

10 years from now they'll likely discover that something in sunscreen causes skin cancer. 🙄 

I know that my views and opinions on things don't go over very well on here, but there's this nagging thought that keeps popping into my head saying that.... A living being wouldn't be born into an environment in which commercial products are required for survival.  

Who is administering all these critical life saving chemicals to the fish and wildlife who don't have access to doctors and pharmacies?

Sorry.  I know it's gonna piss everyone off, but this is the way my brain works. 😅

You don't have to wait 10 years.   That "conspiracy theory" has been around forever.   Many of them outlawed in other countries and have been a long time.  Add in hormone disruptors and it's great for Americans.

https://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/

   

[tjm]

2 hours ago, Flysmallie said:

That's interesting. Last week I heard a podcast about the differences in sunscreen in the USA compared to sunscreen available in other countries. I guess other countries have better options that aren't all greasy and nasty to use. I wonder if those would be different to your skin. 

It's quite possible, if the other stuff is mineral based; Mama used to coat my pale face with that zinc oxide stuff and that didn't bother me, but who wants a white painted face and arms?  I just learned long time ago to wear long shirts and pants. Tight weave and dark colors work best as UV blockers,  I think.