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zenitb
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 Posted - 10/12/2009 : 19:55:35
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| I have tried both PDQ and Curaderm for over a year and stopped when I no longer got a reaction. So, I was assuming that the area is healed. The area is on the side of my nose and is now a lighter color and has fewer pores than the original skin (at least that is how it appears). I have read that some BCC's have a 'smooth pearly appearance' so I am now wondering if it is healed or still a BCC? The original leasion looked more like a small pimple that wouldn't heal. The healed area is about the size of a pencil eraser. So, I'd like to hear from other folks who have healed skin on their noses/faces about changes in color and/or texture? |
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dan
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Posted - 10/16/2009 : 00:40:37
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One of the problems with any treatment for skin cancer is the uncertainty of whether the cancer is completely gone. I think topical orange oil could be useful in a case like this as an indicator. Orange oil penetrates skin well and provides a burning sensation that lasts for about 25 minutes if the area is still active. Try it first on a unaffected patch of skin and there should be no reaction at all. Another indicator I have used is to rub the area and if it feels like there is an embedded shard of glass then more treatments are necessary.
Using the skin's appearance only can be difficult to interpret. I think a pinkish tinge is very normal for newly healed skin. |
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zenitb
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Posted - 10/21/2009 : 14:33:52
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| Thanks for the reply. Is orange oil the best indicator? Some folks seem to have a bad reaction to it and since it is on my face, I would like to minimize that. |
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dan
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Posted - 10/22/2009 : 00:19:02
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| I suppose a biopsy is the most accurate skin cancer indicator, but in my opinion orange oil is a lot more practical. Except in cases where the person is allergic to orange oil, and some people may be, I think orange oil gives an accurate indication that a problem exists. A reaction may not be definitive for skin cancer, it could also be for something else like a bacterial or fungal infection. Other than an allergy, I doubt a person would get a reaction for no reason. Ruling out an allergy is one reason to try an application first on an unaffected area. If the tested area is limited to a square inch or so, I don't think a severe reaction beyond the 25 minutes is likely, although the area could stay more red than usual for a few days. These are just my opinions, give orange oil a try at your own risk. |
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color/texture of healed skin?
