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Anyone found that they have these on the face and head? I think after an extended period of skiing 2002-2006 I got one on my face. I may have had one on my head develop, as I was not wearing helmets at that time and not always wearing a hat.
I eventually have been to find out what they are, as I read that sometimes they can develop into squamous cell carcinomas and often these carcinomas spread into brain tumours if you do not get them removed.
Actinic keratosis are benign themselves, but it is said 10%-20% eventually develop into squamous cell carcinomas.
Probably I was not using enough sunscreen on those blue sky powder days....
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Oh yeah. Super common. Get checked. I go every year.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I see tons of these and almost no squamous cell cancers these days because everyone gets them checked and you can treat them! Don’t worry but if you think something is changing see GP / derm.
Topical treatments generally work well. For AK.
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a brain met from an SCC in the skin of the head (plenty from elsewhere), and I’ve met very many patients. There is some evidence niacinamide reduces risk of cancerous outcomes.
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@Bigtipper, very common. Probably more likely that you weren't wearing enough sunscreen at any time over the past xx years rather than just because you didn't wear it when you were skiing without a helmet.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Hells Bells, I do not wear sunscreen on my head because I have hair. However, I should think about wearing a hat in the sun.
The one on my face appeared first around 2005 as I have a selfie at the top of Mont Fort in full sunshine when it started. (I was not wearing a hat or a beanie, I had a band covering my ears to keep them warm)
Last edited by Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do. on Mon 28-10-24 9:26; edited 2 times in total
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@motdoc, not worried, gel seems to be reducing them
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23408186/
Brain metastatic spread does occur from squamous cell carcinomas, but it is rare as you say. (however as they spread locally, if you had one on your head it might go towards your brain)
Treating benign AK before they are SCC's ensures that your HPV status is not relevant. I am not aware of having, or ever had, HPV.
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@Bigtipper, you can get a spray sunscreen for your scalp which you can use with hair or as you say- wear a hat.
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I have had this problem for ten years and have had three minor ops to get bits removed. The most recent one last August was cancerous so I have been told to check it regularly.
My dermatologist some years ago said I should always wear a hat April through September between the hours of 11.00 am and 3.00 pm, whether it's sunny or not. Obviously I always keep my head covered now when skiing.
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Bigtipper, I noticed a scaly lesion in my scalp about a year ago that was sometimes painful when i scratched it - just felt it, never saw it.
Ignored it for a few months, but eventualy went round to GP this summer who took a photo and sent it to the local dermatology service.
The photo did look rather alarming. All red and scaly.
Response was rather rapid: I was asked to attend dermatology the following week: got a full inspection, diagnosis Actinic Keratosis
The lesion was zapped with liquid nitrogen.
I am to return if anything similar recurs and now wear a hat whenever outside if its sunny.
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AK are generally termed pre-cancerous. They also often occur on the hands and legs. Golfers and cyclists in shorts……
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Cinsha, I have lots of freckles too!
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