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SUNSCREEN! The sun can kill you.
I started crappie fishing in the 1940's when I was a kid. There was no trolling motors or "fishfinders" or sun screen. I am now paying a price for not knowing the danger. Don't ever think it can't happen to you.
It is too late for me, but I hope you younger folks use sunscreen and apply it often.
Yep, been through that and lived through it. We never had sunscreen and I grew up around the beach. Burned all my childhood. I am careful now and everyone should take sun exposure serious. Get well and I pray it does not return.
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Prayers lifted up for you and Miss Brenda.
I have had over a hundred taken off me, Most small but a few large ones. couple Melanoma's!
Had it also, 50 stitch from ear down throat to chin. Unnoticeable now as plastic surgeon did a amazing job of stitching. Good luck to u and will be thinking about you.
I have blond hair (born a redhead), green eyes and fair skin. When I fish, I dress accordingly: long pants, long sleeve shirt, sun gloves, hat and buff:
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(That's not me in the picture, but he could be my twin as far as fishing clothes go.)
Very true Canpole.
When I was younger, I didn't pay much attention to getting sun burned... It may take years for the effect to happen, but it ain't no fun when it does.
Continued prayers for complete healing.
Beavz
Hope you have a speedy recovery and healing up.
We got sunburned many times in our youth.
I'm blonde hair and fair skin.
Got to use sunscreen or cover it up as l like you have waited too long.
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That's very good advise,the sun out on that water is no joke.Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
I wish you well sir, prayers to you and yours.
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Tom I appreciate you being open with this injury. Truly, you have a heart for your fellow man.
:hesaidKnowledge is wisdom, pray they got it all this time for you....
Tom,
I join all your friends on this site praying for your complete healing. You have helped a lot of people by this post.
Mike
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Hope ya heal quickly, prayers for you!
We boat often so I have researched and asked about sunscreen. Neutrogena is a very good product sold at Walgreens and I am sure Walmart has it. It is pricey but putting on cheap stuff will not work.
Another one I found is Sunbum could only find at Scheels
I worked outside when young so damage is real
Take care of yourself Tom.
Prayers for you and a quick recovery.
It is so easy to run outside and don’t think about it until we read something like this . We just don’t to take the time and protect our self , I’m very guilty of this too.
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Sound advice CP. theysaid
Sure can't argue with that advice. I'm 59, and have been foolish with caring for my skin out in the sun most of my life...I haven't had any medical issues so far, but many of my friends have...sunscreen is definitely at the top of my to-do list everyday now. Best wishes with your treatments.
I wish you a speedy recovery. I just had one removed from the left side of my face it is healing nicely. Years of outdoors living.
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Thanks for being open and sharing for others to take heed. I see a dermatologist once a year for a suspicious spots. I too did not use much sunscreen when younger. I do now. This morning I used my 50 spf generously.
Heal quickly and well!
according to what I read about this subject after a certain point in your life the damage is done and its to late to worry about it if you didn't take precautions , somewhere around 30 to 40 years old I think I remember reading .
hope you get better soon ....
For most people, most of the sun damage occurs by the time you graduate from high school. (That's because of summer break when kids are outside in the sun.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
However, fishermen are not most people. We spend a lot of time on the water, and sunlight reflecting off the water makes it even worse. It's never too late to cover up.
Finally started listening to my dermatologist and now wear long sleeve shirts and brimmed hat. Use my sunscreen. I don't seem to get any hotter with long sleeves. Get checked at least once a year.
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ketchn
However, 30 or 40 years ago when I was 30 or 40, sunshine and Marlboros were the "thang". I have since come to recognize the evil ways of my younger days.
I hope all take the sun serious.
Thanks all for the prayers and well wishes.
I had surgery to remove it from my left check in 92, my prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery!!