Bowens Disease

I’ve had a small red patch of skin on my shin for about 6 or 7 years. The Practice Nurse gave me Betnovate and said she didn’t think it was anything sinister. It never went away, but never grew, itched, bled or was scaly. It just stayed there. 
Now in my 60’s, I have become worried and requested a dermatology referral. I was seen on Saturday under the 14 day approach. The specialist checked it, and said that potentially it could be Bowens but he wasn’t sure, however it needed removing. He then discussed how it may need a skin graft, to enable it to heal because of where it’s situated and the size of the excision. We discussed further and decided that a biopsy will be done first. 
I have just had a phone call from the dept with an appointment for next week to do the biopsy. I am so anxious (out of character for me), not because of the potential diagnosis but it’s the procedures that are to be carried out. Please can someone who has had this done please share their experience, thanks  

  • Hi Chilled, not the same but similar I think.  My OH had to have some tumours removed from his scalp so very thin amount of skin much the same as on a shin.  He did have a skin graft where they shaved a thin top layer of skin to use from the top of his thigh.  He was a day case and recovered quickly without any problems.  I hope this helps somehow.

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    A few years ago, I was diagnosed with Bowen’s disease, an early stage of skin cancer that left me feeling uncertain and anxious about my future. I spent more than two years following conventional medical treatments, hoping for improvement, but the patches on my skin continued to spread and the irritation only got worse. It was both physically and emotionally exhausting.Eventually, I began looking for alternative options and came across a herbal treatment program from NaturePath Herbal Clinic. I decided to give it a chance, even though I wasn’t sure it would help. To my surprise, after several months of consistent use, I began to notice a real difference the redness faded, the lesions started to heal, and my skin gradually looked and felt healthier.Now, I’m doing so much better. My confidence has returned, and I finally feel comfortable in my skin again. If you or someone you know is struggling with Bowen’s disease, I’d encourage you to explore their natural approach. For more information, visit www. naturepathherbalclinic .com