I don't think I've ever blogged about my skin issues. No, not acne. As you have probably noticed in pictures of me, I am extremely fair skinned. As a child, I spent my fair share of time in the sun and can remember more than one blistering burn. Stupid, I know, but who cares when you are 10?
About 5 years ago, I noticed a mole on my back that was different than all the others. It took me a while to finally get set up with a dermatologist to look at it, but I'll be honest, I was more concerned about finding a solution to the sun spots I had on my face than I was about the mole. Well, it turned out the mole was bad news bears. Not cancerous, but level 3 Dysplastic Nevi, the worst level for a non cancerous mole. Oh, and I had 2 of them that had to be surgically removed, not just one (google punch mole removal if you are feeling adventurous). Did you read that, surgically removed. This was not a simple freeze job (of which I've had many). This was cutting and pain and stitches and scars. And regular visits to the Dermatologist. I've been going to see my Derm every 3-6 months for the last several years.
Today was my very first appointment with a span of a year. While I got stellar marks on the lack of new moles and minimal changes to existing ones, I cannot forget the importance of protecting my skin. Always wear sunscreen. Wear a hat. Cover up and stay in the shade as much as possible. Take a Vitamin D supplement and get a spray tan to make up for it. Not only does too much sun cause cancer, it also causes you to age quicker, and no one wants that.
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