Lately I’ve been trying more and more to remember to use sunscreen. I have a family history of skin cancer- my mom has had Basal Cell Carcinoma spots, and my grandfather had a melanoma removed from his cheek a few years ago- so I know that I am also at an increased risk of skin cancer. I don’t always remember to put on sunscreen, but I should.
My favorite type of sunscreen is the aerosol spray- it is SO easy to put it on, since I don’t have to rub it in. Plus it’s easy to cover large areas of skin in one quick swipe! But I try to only put it on outside, since the spray does still leave a certain residue and I don’t want to funk up the carpet. If my bathroom had tile floors, it might not be so bad, but nearly my whole house is carpeted. That creates another challenge, though- I have to remember to leave the bathroom, step outside the front door, and use sunscreen. Too easy to forget! (and that’s a terrible excuse!!)
I have actually already had a particular freckle examined twice. You know how doctors are always saying that if you have a freckle that changes in any way, it needs to be checked out? When I was in high school, this freckle on my left upper arm started to bleed. Luckily at the time, I lived down the street from a dermatologist, who looked at it for free, and told me that it didn’t appear to be a problem. When I lived in Africa, the same freckle started bleeding, so I made an appointment with the doctor. He also said that he did not think it was a problem. But ever since then, rest assured, I’ve kept an eye on that spot!
No matter what, wherever I live, I always find a quality dermatologist, like these doctors, and I always will. When you have a potentially pre-cancerous spot, that’s not a good time to start looking for a doctor! It’s better to find a good doctor and visit at least once or twice before you need a doctor, so that you can establish a relationship and they can help monitor your skin!!!
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