Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: marshd1000 on August 20, 2013, 04:46:02 AM
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Seattle is known for being cloudy and rainy. But from July through September it is quite beautiful and we get to see that bright orb called the sun! But I started noticing what I hoped was a pimple between my right eyebrow and the top of my ear. So I did go to the doctor yesterday and she took a biopsy. So she is thinking it is Basal Cell Carcinoma. It is small and I am not too worried about it. But it does make me think of my mortality. I have to admit, I love showing my sly noggin. But I am going to start using sunscreen and going to start wearing hats! I would rather do those things than get more potential cancers! So even if you think you are not being hurt by the sun, take caution! Tanning is not your friend!
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Thanks for the tips, Marsh! Be careful out there!
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I went to the dermatologist yesterday for a check up and was shocked to learn that I have four pre-cancerous lesions on my dome. I thought I'd been taking adequate precautions against sun exposure but apparently not. :(
He sprayed them with liquid nitrogen which should take care of them. I just hope it doesn't leave my dome permanently marked. Obviously I will need to be much more careful going forward
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Everyone should be as wise as Razor and be sure to visit their doctor at least once a year.
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I went to the dermatologist yesterday for a check up and was shocked to learn that I have four pre-cancerous lesions on my dome. I thought I'd been taking adequate precautions against sun exposure but apparently not. :(
Jeez. Sorry to hear that, Razor X. But at least you are on top of the problem.
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Hi Rob: Sorry to hear that my friend but glad that you took care of it and that it was not serious.
WARHAWK O0
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Sorry to hear, but glad you found out before the situation developed into something more serious. Take care of yourself.
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Just got back from the dermatologist today. The mole she removed last month came back as having "unusual" cells. At least they were not cancerous. She went over every freckle on my head today.
Glad you caught it in time, Razor.
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Great advice, the Sun is wonderful and gives life, but the burns and other marks it leaves are NOT so wonderful.
I just started using HeadLube which is SPF30, before I was using Oil of Olay at SPF15, not great but it will help the melon color in a little, I hope!
Hopefully all you guys make out OK and there's no scary messages coming. "Everything came back fine" is so nice to hear...
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Razor, glad that you caught it early. Good luck to you. Rob, Go
od luck on yours also.
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Well, I heard from the doctor today. Because of the small size of the biopsy, there was nothing conclusive. But while the growth could be cancerous, it is at least pre cancerous. So I will be getting a call from a dermatologist soon. But from what i know, if the growth on my head is basal cell carcinoma, it is quite treatable. Plus the procedure would just require a office visit. But again, hats and sunscreen are my friends!
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I apply sunscreen or wear a hat whenever I expect to be out in the sun for more than a few minutes at a time. I think my problems stem from the times that I've been caught outdoors for longer than I expected and didn't have any protection for my dome.
On an ordinary work day, my dome is only exposed to the elements for a 10-minute walk to and from the train. I dislike wearing hats, but I'm trying to get into the habit of applying some sunscreen right before I leave the house in the morning. The problem with sunscreen is that it needs to be reapplied during the day to be effective. Do I really need to reapply it before leaving the office at 5 pm every day? What do you guys typically do?
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I wear a hat.
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Hat man almost all the time. Had melanoma on ear back in 2009.
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I absolutely hate the smell of most sunscreens. It smells like a swimming pool. I've heard that Headblade's sunscreen is really good. What other ones are there that don't have that typical sunblock smell?
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I can't stand the smell of sunblock. Anybody know of any odorless sunscreen? I think the HB sunscreen might be, but I'm looking for something sold locally in most stores.
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Yeah, pet peeve of mine -- I hate scented products. Finding fragrance-free products is always a chore, and usually rather expensive.
It's as if you have to pay them to not put the scented crap in.
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Well, I forgot to update you all. But my test had come back I have or had Squamous Cell Carcinoma. On Thursday I had my surgery to remove it. So hopefully when they examine what was taken out, there will be a margin of healthy cells that were removed. So if that is the case, then I am free and clear. If not, then they will have to remove more. But the surgery was quick and less than a hour. It is outpatient. I had no pain with this. But I have a stitch about a inch long. I did shave my head once since then. But it was bothersome. So the sly noggin is going velcro until Wednesday at least. I don't want to slice the stitches. Besides it will be interesting to see how much more the MPB has progressed!
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Good luck with the squamous cell , Marsh . Back in 2009 I had a small melanoma removed from my ear. So far I've had no recurrence. I almost always wear a wide brin hat now.
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Glad to hear that the surgery went well. Here's hoping you're now free and clear.
Let this serve as a message, especially to the newly sly, worry less about tanning the noggin, and more about protecting it.
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Just got the news today that I am CANCER FREE!!!!!!!!!! ;D :) O0 ^-^
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GOOD NEWS !!!
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Congrats, Marsh! Take care and take it easy on the noggin!
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Glad to hear it, Marsh!
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Excellent news, sir!
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Truly excellent news Marsh!!! I am very happy for you and your family to receive such blessings and wonderful news!
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Fantastic!
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Great to hear, marsh! I'm happy for you, brother! O0 O0 Woo hoo!
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Great news !!