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mistressofmuses) wrote2026-05-29 06:45 pm
mistressofmuses) wrote2026-05-29 06:45 pm
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Dermatology: Part 2
I got my biopsy results back!
The one taken from my scalp is fine, nothing to be concerned about. The doctor had thought that one was a bit 50/50. Either it was two perfectly normal spots that were touching each other, or it was one spot that was very concerning. I'm glad it was the former. (The healing of the biopsy site on my scalp has sucked. It's not a spot I can see easily, and obviously can't really be bandaged. So it's just kind of gross and all the gross byproducts of the healing gets in my hair. It doesn't LOOK obvious, as a small favor, but it itches and it hurts a little and it feels very gross when I touch anything around it, haha.)
The one on my arm is a little less fine, but not as bad as it could be. They told me over the phone that it's definitely abnormal, but not quite to melanoma status yet. Basically "it's not a melanoma, but it's almost certainly going to become one, so should definitely be taken off as soon as possible." So hooray for catching it early, but boo for still having to go back in for another procedure. It should be quick, and just mildly unpleasant to heal from. (That biopsy site is at least easily visible, and I've been caring for it as instructed. It itches, and hurts when touched, and is pretty gross and goopy looking. Not infected, just still oozing, which is very expected, since the biggest part of the care instructions is "do not let it dry out". Bella is very sure that her help is needed.)
Of course, to get it taken care of, I'll have to sort out the insurance shit, which I really just don't want to deal with. Ugh. I suppose that's the plan for Tuesday.
The one taken from my scalp is fine, nothing to be concerned about. The doctor had thought that one was a bit 50/50. Either it was two perfectly normal spots that were touching each other, or it was one spot that was very concerning. I'm glad it was the former. (The healing of the biopsy site on my scalp has sucked. It's not a spot I can see easily, and obviously can't really be bandaged. So it's just kind of gross and all the gross byproducts of the healing gets in my hair. It doesn't LOOK obvious, as a small favor, but it itches and it hurts a little and it feels very gross when I touch anything around it, haha.)
The one on my arm is a little less fine, but not as bad as it could be. They told me over the phone that it's definitely abnormal, but not quite to melanoma status yet. Basically "it's not a melanoma, but it's almost certainly going to become one, so should definitely be taken off as soon as possible." So hooray for catching it early, but boo for still having to go back in for another procedure. It should be quick, and just mildly unpleasant to heal from. (That biopsy site is at least easily visible, and I've been caring for it as instructed. It itches, and hurts when touched, and is pretty gross and goopy looking. Not infected, just still oozing, which is very expected, since the biggest part of the care instructions is "do not let it dry out". Bella is very sure that her help is needed.)
Of course, to get it taken care of, I'll have to sort out the insurance shit, which I really just don't want to deal with. Ugh. I suppose that's the plan for Tuesday.
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Oh that's good news :) I'm sorry about the ickyness, but at least it's not life threatening! (Still, having something raw weeping into your hair does sound very icky. DH had one of these taken off his leg and that was quite a big wound for a while, so you should be in bandages for a bit. At least that should get you some sympathy points ;)
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