Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > How To Protect Your Bald Head
Grief--10 more pre-cancerous lesions
Magoo:
Saintc , sounds like this will work out just fine. I had a melanoma cut out of the edge of my ear in Dec. They say it shoud be 98% cured,it was caught early. It was the size and look of a large freckle. I think it was a freckle that had changed. I have also had actinic keratoses removed both by freezing and chemically from my face.I make sure I wear a hat outside at all times.I tan easily but I try to stay out of the direct sun. Also sun block is a must.
benmcd:
Staying ahead of these things is always good Saint. I took a small red spot on my left shoulder to the Dr about 3 weeks ago, after he examined it through a magnifying instrument he advised me it was abnormal and needed to be removed. It was about 5mm across, irregular in shape and slightly raised, the color was for most part red. Four days later it was cut out, just 3 stitches and when the biopsy came back it was a benign keratosis. So I was seriously relieved. My Dr said that caution is always the best option. I guess like you in the southern states we have strong sun (UV) and high instances of skin cancers. I was however surprised by how non-invasive the removal was, it really was totally painless. My advice would be to get unusual stuff checked out. Good luck Saint, I'm sure you'll be fine.
D.A.L.U.I.:
I'm totally confident there isn't a problem :) I've had this done before, and I've had electrodessication and curettage for basal skin cancers 4 times, and 3 mohs procedures for squamous cell cancers. It's not the procedure that gets me going.
What I worry about is how I'll look for a couple of days after the procedure, shaving, etc. I'm pretty vain, so I'd gotten everything set for the day, then it blows out >:(. Now I have a Tuesday appointment--I'll have to work from home, no business meetings looking like I've been mugged--that's the part that bugs me. :Xo! I learned that too when this was done before, the swelling on one eye almost prevented me from putting in my contacts.
D.A.L.U.I.:
Deed is done. The line of the lesions follows the part in my former combover and into the hole in the back of the head--freaky. I'm again physically reminded that I waited far too long to ditch the dying mop. Had I done it 10, even 15 years before, sunscreen would have protected my scalp. These won't leave any scars but damn it makes me mad I waited so long. I was cursing myself all the way through the procedure--it hurts when they freeze, really hurts for about 5-10 minutes after, tears form, and still is irritating. Only good news is he said shave away just put this ointment over the areas if the razor opens up the blisters. More Shine-- O0
So, lurkers and fencers w/ combovers, you're flirting w/ skin cancer in addition to not looking your best. Grab your blade, the skin cancer you'll avoid will be your own. Sly--the start of skin cancer prevention for the noggin. O:O
RyanJP:
Glad you're ok brother :)
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