The Never-Ending Ramblings...

Damaged by the sun

So eight AM came bright and early this Monday – slap in the face early, especially after this long busy weekend – which I hope to get to in a bit, but first, I went to the derm doctor today. I called late Friday after a raised bump on my face just wasn’t going away. I thought maybe it might be some weird allergic reaction to some bug bite, or maybe even a – do I dare type it – fungus that I got from swimming in the pool after it had that stupid mustard algae in it. (I know, all this is charming isn’t it?)

So, here I sat, waiting for he doctor. I got the P/A – who’s much sweeter than the doctor – her father. I smiled. “I wear 15SP every day.” I tell her as she eyes my tan body. “And,” I continue, “I apply 30 during my lunchtime walks or if I’m outside between the hours of 10 and 4. But, ya know, sometimes, I do forget.”

Now, she is poking at my skin. I show her one place that’s bothering me, and a few others, which ha seem to have darkened this summer.

“Well, “ she says, as she continues her poking “It looks like we are gonna have to burn this thing off. You have lots of sun damage. This one in particular is pre cancerous.”

I digest this news. Pre cancer. What exactly does that mean? It would have tuned into cancer if I wasn’t so prompt in my appointment? It will turn into cancer eventually? I didn’t bother to ask. Ignorance is bliss.

“It’s okay.” She says, she can tell I’m a bit worried. “I’m giving you this medication that will actually help to reverse the skin damage. It’s pretty expensive though.”

Now, I’m wondering just how much this miracle drug will set me back? An Outback Steak Dinner set back? A bottle of Patron XO set back? Or maybe, a brand new Prince Shark set back. We’ll see. When I get my pre-script filled.

Welcome back to the real world.