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My four year old niece is currently in the middle of her three year chemo treatment to fight Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She has very good doctors and all this is being addressed with her parents and doctors but I am asking because I am curious. How serious is her prolonged molluscum skin infection and why might she have to have the molluscum cut and burned off? She has had the sores biopsied and it tested positive for a bacterial infection on her skin that is related to the molluscum. The molluscum has not responded to treatment as of yet. They are currently trying silvercure to treat the molluscum and if that doesn’t work then the next step is to cut and burn them off. The docs are leaving the ‘cut and burn’ as the last option because that increases the risk of infection due to her immunocompromised state. Why is the molluscum so serious for immunocompromised people?

Molluscum is a sort of chicken pox disease. I had it and it took well over a year to clear. I had to get them frozen off. They spread really bad and you have to be careful not to share towels n things like that.
When I was looking into ways to treat molluscum, someone people said during the war soldiers would use urine to treat infections etc and they had tried it on their mulluscum and on some people it had worked. I got so desperate I tried it on myself but it didn’t work. Worth a try tho.
I think it’s probably so serious as her immune system is obviously damaged (her body won’t get rid of them) and the cut and burn will leave her with scars. Good luck xx

I have a had a bump under my skin on my left shoulder for years. It used to hurt really bad but then gradually it stopped. I have had it as long as I remember. It doesn’t really bother me but I want to know if I should do something about it. When I first got it I thought it was a pimple so I tried popping it but nothing happened. It has hardened over time and now (since I’ve had it so long) every now and then I locate it on my shoulder to see if its still there. Now its like a small ball trapped under my skin and someone said that it could be cancer? Could that be true? Should I see a doctor? I have no insurance and probably couldn’t afford treatment. What options do I have? I also think that over time it has gradually increased in size. It used to be like an undergrown pimple now its like the size of a pea.
I’ve noticed a silmilar bump on my scalp one un-visible at the tip of my nose and one un-visible on at the top of my nose between my eyes.

It can be many things: from a simple wart to a skin malformation.

PLEASE go to your doctor – worry about *possible* bills later, your health comes first!

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Im 13 and suffer from eczema, it used to be all over my face, neck and chest but have been on steriod tablets for around 2 months. It has cleared up everywhere except my neck Very irritating! I saw a lady who has psoirsis over her entire body they recommended UV light treatment and it nearly cleared up completley after a few sessions. My Mum is going to ask my dermatologist if this is an option just for my neck. I know it carries risk (cancer??) But i am beside myself and so unhappy with my skin. Please if anyone has any information or actually had UV treatment themself it would help SO much! Thanks x
What the hell is ccaff on about

Thanks everyone its very helpful x

I am so sorry for what you are going through. I do not know about the UV light treatment, but I do know about severe eczema. My son was born last year and after 3 weeks began to develop what turned out to be severe eczema. We went through all kinds of treatments including steroid creams and almost everything else. We went to pediatricians, dermatologists and even a pediatric dermatologist specialist 4 hours drive away. My wife began to research and we found out much about eczema and the treatments. Steroids are sometimes effective but also carry many possible side effects. We have found safe non prescription ways that are helping even more than the medications. A company called Arbonne Int. has great products for sensitive skin and we now use them along with other natural items that have allowed us to not have to use any medications at all. Now even our pediatrician is recommending them to all his patients with skin problems. There is a short story of what we have gone through with our son as well as before and after pictures at my wife’s website. There products really do help and I know she would answer any questions you may have and might be able to help even more.
The website is www.babysoft.myarbonne.com

I hope this can help you some.

I have a lot of facial hair. I am not talking about upper lips rather cheeks. My bf always makes fun of me saying i have more sideburns than he does. I want to get rid of it. I thought plucking definitely isnt a good idea, since I do that to my upper lips and it only ends up growing thicker. Hair removal cream is a no no for me, because they make the hair even thicker and those chemicals affect the skin really bad sometimes leaving them dark. Waxing is an option but then I heard you get wrinkles earlier that way, and I am only 21. Laser is too expensive and I heard you need to do it several times to get the results. Also there is chance of skin cancer.

Anyone knows of a better way to get rid of facial hair? If not, what would be my best option between waxing and laser treatment? Should i risk wrinkles or skin cancer (if thats true at all)? lol

Waxing Unwanted Facial Hair

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My cat is age 15 & has squamous cell cancer on nose. Have seen several vets specifically for this, but none seemed to take it seriously or offered treatment options. It’s large now. Has anyone had their cat’s nose removed due to cancer? Can it be done? His whole nose is bloody scabby looking. He has other health issues – thyroid & kidney disease. He is totally inside cat. Vet visits tire him out for days afterward, but when at home on his normal routine, he seems pretty good – can climb onto tables & countertops with ease, eats very well – he used to be chubby, now is thin. Anyone who has experienced nose cancer & surgery for it, I would like to know how cat handled did afterward, how long cat survived afterward, if cat seemed comfortable, normal, etc. I love this guy & want to help him, but also don’t want to lose him if surgery is very risky or put him through a lot only to live a short or miserable life. If they can do surgery, do they graft skin, or how is it covered?

Squamous Cell Carcinoma is very aggressive. I doubt that the vets are not taking it seriously, in fact, they have probably told you there is nothing that can be done.
The fact that this cat has lost that much weight, means it has probably metastasized (spread) to other parts of his body.
I have never heard of removing a cat’s nose for cancer treatment. If a surgery is attempted, they would have to remove the tumor and all surrounding tissue, which could mean half of the head. It is very possible that at this stage it has infiltrated the bone in the face.
I understand that you don’t want to lose him. I suggest that you spend what time you have left in loving him and making your final days together memorable ones for you.
He will let you know when it is time. Once he stops eating and getting around with the same ease he had, you will know.
I am truly sorry for you.

I visited a dermatologist for the first time due to concern on my face and as suspected, it’s skin cancer. He didn’t explain any treatment options but only told me he would do minor surgery to remove it and he drew a diagram of how the slices would go and where the scar might end up. Why do you suppose he didn’t offer any other method of treatment? I am thinking he gets more $$ from the insurance company for surgery vs. cream or laser removal. I will call tomorrow to his office and ask why I wasn’t notified of other available options. But I still wanted your input. Thanks!

my girlfriend has it but i don’t remember her having either of those methods….ask the dr. and also look on the web for options..i think it can be frozen also…wish i could help more..so glad you got checked…

i have a bad skin infection. im pretty sure its a fungus infection and it spread all over my body, it started at my feet. the bottom of my feet got a bad fungal infection. i couldnt even walk it hurt so much and my heels leakes oily fluid. then it spread to my face, hands,arms,armpits,neck and shoulders.
its terrible and disgusting looking its all red like a sunburn but i havent gone outside in a long time. i have agoraphobia so i barely or never go outside and i keep window shades on all my windows with the ac turned up.
its all red and rashy and the skin is feeling and rough and stiff, it burns but dosnt itch, iot just hurts and is painfull. it also has a very bad foul odor, my face smells like the bottom of someones foot and no matter how many times i shower the odoer is still strong and comes back stronger as soon as i step out of the shower. it smells terrible and my skin pores are leaking an oily sticky fluid. its leaking from my face,armpits,scalp,neck and shoulders. i scrubbed my hair with 3 kinds of shampoos and rinsed many times and within an hour os stepping out of the shower the oily stuff came back and stared leaking ut of my scalp and armits. i cant even go out in public if i decided to because i smell terrible and no matter how many times i shower or what type of bodywash or soap i use, i still stink. i used scented ones and gentle ones like ivory

every day the smell and leaky stuff comes back and the skin is red and stiff and peeling. it smells like someones foot, its an odor you would get when smelling a sweaty persons old sneaker

what can i do? i am going to see a dermatologist. i missed my apointment. but when i go what if it is a fungal infection, what treatments are available. i want to know my treatment options

is there a CERTAIN shampoo to use for fungus, i heard selson blue works but i didnt use it yet. what other types of treatments are there aqnd are they dangerous. i heard some antifungal treatments cause cancer or are dangerous, ios this true?
i dont like blood tests so i dont want to take one
are there any homeopathic natural cure

It probably spread all over your face and body ,because you didnt wash your hands after touching it..what are you waiting for? GO SEE A DOCTOR!

Pharmacophobia – fear of taking drugs/medicine. My friend has it bad. She threw up seven times after her mom TALKED about medicine. And the thing is, she has this huge rash and we all think it’s skin cancer, but the doctor just mumbles something about not taking medicine and waves her off. She’s pretty convinced she’s going to die and is an emotional wreck, is there ANY way to get her to take medicine? (by the way we tried hypnotizing, acupuncture, and therapy)

It is common in the country. Lots of people round here are frightened of the farmers.
In certain places it is called the ‘Farmer Giles’ and is cockney rhyming slang for a bad cough.

I would love to hear tips that make a tailgating experience easier, more enjoyable, or more interesting. Please no references to websites, I have looked up this subject on the web myself. I am asking for your personal tips and ideas.

themes based on the opponent…wings for the Bills, BBQ for the Chiefs, etc http://www.tailgating.com/RecipeThemes.htm

Unique…I don’t know…I think cooking on the hood of your car may be copyrighted…but Pinto Ron in Buffalo has the most unique tailgate on Earth http://www.billszone.com/mtlog/archives/2004/07/29/the_one_and_only_pinto_guy.php