Thanks, all, for the encouragement. I took the "plunge" today. The process itself went very well. I applaud the inventors of the Headblade device. I didn't have a single cut or scrape. THEN, I looked in the mirror. My huge red patches are there for the whole world to see. They are UGLY. It's funny how they never extended to my forehead or neck. I guess I should have known. We'll see what happens. I do have medicine samples that my dermatologist gave me long ago, and now they will be able to reach the skin directly and not be gunked in the hair. I might go to the beach tomorrow to make my whole head turn red OK, WRONG. I'm already a skin cancer candidate. I'll look for Jergens Natural Glow. Would it be with the sunscreen/tanning products? I'll worry about a picture if I can get some of this red to go away. Thanks again!