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Chloe690
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I had a skin biopsy 4 weeks ago, 2 weeks ago i found out that it was indeed skin cancer. They let me know through letter that they were successful in getting it all but also said that this can come back. I'm thankful that they have got it all bit worried that it's going to come back and I don't then catch it. I'm struggling with dealing with this as this was on my forehead, the scar is quiet big and it's still so sore to touch. Is there anything you can suggest that might help with the soreness of the scarring and anything you can suggest that might help me to process the news?

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  • Ive had many BCC and SCC lesions removed over 30 years.

    When the wound has healed, keep the scar moisturized 2X daily. If you gently massage the scar 10 minutes each day this helps with reducing its appearance. It will take 12 months for it to become less noticeable and will continue to fade with time.

    As you will have other sun damaged areas of skin. You can considerably reduce the chance of recurrence by using Factor 50 suncream on exposed skin every day including winter months. If you wear makeup this often includes SPF 50. Wear a hat, long sleeves dress/trousers jeans, avoid midday sun.

    Take vitamin D3 daily 5000UI to counteract lack of sun on skin and natural production of D3. A years supply is under £10.00  There are studies to show that daily vitamin B3 can be effective in preventing further SCC the same may also be true for BCC.

    Make a routine of checking your skin once a month say regularly on 1st or payday and if you notice any changes report them to your doctor or dermatologist.

    Hope this is of some help.

    Ed

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  • Ive had many BCC and SCC lesions removed over 30 years.

    When the wound has healed, keep the scar moisturized 2X daily. If you gently massage the scar 10 minutes each day this helps with reducing its appearance. It will take 12 months for it to become less noticeable and will continue to fade with time.

    As you will have other sun damaged areas of skin. You can considerably reduce the chance of recurrence by using Factor 50 suncream on exposed skin every day including winter months. If you wear makeup this often includes SPF 50. Wear a hat, long sleeves dress/trousers jeans, avoid midday sun.

    Take vitamin D3 daily 5000UI to counteract lack of sun on skin and natural production of D3. A years supply is under £10.00  There are studies to show that daily vitamin B3 can be effective in preventing further SCC the same may also be true for BCC.

    Make a routine of checking your skin once a month say regularly on 1st or payday and if you notice any changes report them to your doctor or dermatologist.

    Hope this is of some help.

    Ed

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