June 06, 2022

Pilomatrixoma ~ why you should get that lump on your scalp checked!

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Pilomatrixoma ~ why you should get that lump on your scalp checked!

Sarah Brooks shares her experience of being told she had skin cancer after developing a tumour on her scalp, which originated from a hair follicle.

Sarah first noticed she had a problem with her scalp when it became so tender that the cold wind was causing her pain and discomfort!

She didn't really know where to go for help, but her GP referred her to a dermatologist, who made her feel like she was to blame, and gave her a shock diagnosis on the spot!
He took a biopsy and it was sent off for analysis, and she went home on her own, stunned.

She describes feeling abandoned and lonely after her diagnosis and after surgery, with no real follow up or aftercare advice.

It only occurred to her afterwards that her experience could have been very different and may have had a very serious outcome.

She advises anyone with any suspicious growths or lumps on the scalp to go and seek help now, and not to wait.
Pilomatrixoma, or pilomatricoma, is a benign skin tumour derived from the hair matrix, often found on the scalp or neck. They can turn into pilomatrix carcinoma, which are malignant. So it is important to get it checked out.

More info- Pilomatricoma: Symptoms, Causes, Risks, and Treatment (healthline.com)

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