My GP first diagnosed a precancerous Actinic Keratosis on my temple 4 months ago and prescribed a course of treatment of 3 weeks of applying Diclofenic gel and said that if that didn't get rid of it, he'd refer me to the Dermatologist. It did seem to have gone with just a red mark where it had been. Then 2 months later another scab appeared so I saw my GP again and he did a 2 week referral to Dermatology and prescribed an immunotherapy cream, (Imiquimod), for me to apply 3 nights a week for a month. During this time I had teledermatology photographs taken of the lesion and have now been referred from the Dermatologist straight to Max-Fax to have the suspected BCC excised. The referral, (which I've read on my NHS App as my letter from Dermatology has not yet arrived), says it needs this removed as a matter of urgency because it is in a 'high risk area'.
I am also immunosuppressed being on Methotrexate injections and Truxima infusions for Rheumatoid Arthritis and there is a definite spreading of the lesion now going up well under my hair with another 'spot' going towards my eye which is really worrying me. It also looks yucky,(my Grandaughter's word), and weeps on my pillowcase. I found out today that I have a telephone consult tomorrow when I'm hoping they'll tell me what I can expect. We're due to go on holiday to Cornwall in 4 days time but my husband is saying that we'll come back if there's a date for the surgery!.Not really sure how anybody can help but it feels a bit better, just typing this. Sorry.
