Too much sun  I'm a firm believer in using sunscreen but that wasn't always the case. I've spent many long hours in the sun with unprotected skin. In the past couple of years I've had a few actinic keratoses removed from my face by a doctor using liquid nitrogen. One spot, right on the tip of my nose, kept returning. The latest skin doctor did a biopsy and discovered basal cell carcinoma. Luckily it was caught relatively early. Yesterday I had Mohs surgery to remove the cancer.

To repair the area of the surgery skin was pulled from nearby and stitched into place. I tried not to watch but couldn't resist; it's a bit disconcerting to see large patches of skin being moved around on your face. After removing the bandages today the area looks surprisingly smooth. Maybe I won't look like Frankenstein after all. One day I may post some photos.
posted by Bruce Wright at 5:10 PM #