Basal cell carcinoma

[thekarens]

Thanks for the thoughts Oak.

When I was referring to thorough I meant that I'm not sure that she mapped my moles (on the original visit) and I know for a fact that she didn't look under my bra or ask about it. That's what I meant about thorough. I'm definitely not interested in biopsies all the time. They aren't horrid, but they aren't pleasant either. Plus they are stressful.

The derm recommended EltaMD sunscreen. Up until now I've only used zinc oxide, but I'm supposed to wear sunscreen every day now, so that's something to think about.

The spot is on my right temple next to my eye so I think I can cover it with a sweat band or cycling cap when exercising. I don't love sunsleeves, but I'm going to learn to appreciate them to save my arms.

A little irony, I haven't been able to see out of that eye for about 5 weeks due to ocular rosacea. I see the ophthalmologist on Monday. I'm hoping she'll have some suggestions. I'm allergic to many of the traditional treatments for it.