Pre cancer mole

Is that how your Dr described it? Actinic Keratosis (AK) is another form of pre-cancer that a lot of fair skinned fisher people suffer from, especially on the ears, nose and the back of your hands. By all means, talk to your Dr. Ive had to use Aldara cream several times on the back of my hands…not much fun!

Wow, how ironic. I am going to the dermatologist Tuesday for a checkup-a lot of sun through the years. John

Even with sun block we need to get annual check ups. Probably nothing everyone doesnt know.Ill put sun block on at the house – dont matter if its going to be sunny or cloudy. (At least I try to remember to). I like the baby no tear kind that is thick and you have to rub it in. always carry sun block chap stick but very seldom remember to put it on in the boat. Perhaps this post will make me think to.

I also have had skin issues with the sun. I also had this stuff removed by a Dr.After that, I made the decision to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, Dr. Shade gloves, and a Dr. Shade head covering when out in the sun like we are. It sounds like overkill, but it is not. Youd think it would be hot, but it is not. When the sun is not directly on your skin, youd be surprised how cool you are…..especially if you start with these garments on your body before the sun gets up.My grandfather was a farmer. He was in the hot sun all day long. My father is a grading contractor (on a backhoe and Caterpillar loader) and is in the sun all day. Both always wore/wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, and big hats, all day long, regardless of temperature…….and both have always told me that Id be cooler if I did the same. They are correct. My father also wears gloves on the machines…..in his youth, he didnt, but the sun got his hands, he also went to the Dr. about that, had it fixed, and now wears gloves like me.My typical fishing partner laughed at me when I first donned the gloves and head gear. He called me “the human torch”. My brother also laughed at me the first time or two and said I looked like I was going to fight a fire. Within a trip or two, when they looked like lobsters and I was still white, they didnt say much.Take my word or it, just like the guys above, wear sun screen and clothes to protect against the sun.I also have purchased some of the stretchy things, in the past, that can go over your head and neck like “Big Ole Pig Man” wears (I was wearing those years ago). I like them for protecting your neck, but they are aggrivating to me on the ears, mouth and nose. I like the Dr. Shade better.