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Septua

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25. I had a mole on my face for decades and one day...

Reply to TeamProg (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 9, 2023, 08:13 PM

Apr 2023

..I realized it had gotten crusty. My primary guy cut it out, went wide and deep but not wide or deep enough. Biopsy came back positive and a dermatology specialist removed more tissue and got it all. I'm not prone to have them but go back yearly for a look see.

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❤️❤️❤️ sheshe2 Apr 2023 #1

Good luck XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #2

Is Mohs surgery planned? oregonjen Apr 2023 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Apr 2023 #4

Zinc oxide... littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #17

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GMTA! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2023 #23

UV exposure is NOT the only cause of cataracts. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2023 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Apr 2023 #39

Very good advice AmBlue Apr 2023 #5

Keep an eye on those moles! ANY kind of change in the look is worth having a Doc check out..nt TeamProg Apr 2023 #6

I had a mole on my face for decades and one day... Septua Apr 2023 #25

+1 TeamProg Apr 2023 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Baked Potato Apr 2023 #40

Calling in for an appointment tomorrow. multigraincracker Apr 2023 #7

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So glad everything is okay. No more procrastinate on health issues in the future! Lonestarblue Apr 2023 #8

Did the doctor use Mohs? mchill Apr 2023 #9

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Glad you got it done. Please see a dermatologist annually. TexLaProgressive Apr 2023 #10

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On a two year cycle visiting my dermatologist.. Wounded Bear Apr 2023 #12

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I have had a lot of basal cell cancers removed over the years mgardener Apr 2023 #13

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Pay close attention Codifer Apr 2023 #16

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Now that is interesting... Ligyron Apr 2023 #20

Same here. Mohs scheduled in a couple weeks. Squamos sp? Sucks being born before sunscreen. Evolve Dammit Apr 2023 #21

I had something like that on my knee. Whatthe_Firetruck Apr 2023 #22

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Glad you're OK, Baked Potato. LuckyCharms Apr 2023 #24

Thank you man ! Baked Potato Apr 2023 #33

So glad you're all right! highplainsdem Apr 2023 #27

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I use vit C solution and roll on CBDs w THC. I've healed sores that don't heal normally and peeling diane in sf Apr 2023 #28

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yes... markie Apr 2023 #29

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I hope that the worst is behind you! brer cat Apr 2023 #31

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I harped on a coworker with the same thing on the bridge of her nose Skittles Apr 2023 #32

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you'll be fine! Skittles Apr 2023 #38