Sunday of pain : laser treatment

I have tiny tiny dark skin outgrowths on my neck and my tummy, lots of them. They appeared about 6 months ago and lately maybe 2-3 months ago there were a lot more on my neck. Though quite small, it's a bit annoying to see. So I went to see a doctor last week and he said it was a genetic disease. True. My dad had it. My mum had it. When they get older though. The doctor said it would just appear at the age after 30 years old once, and again after retirement, 60 years-old. Well, he said mine came a bit early. I'm not even 30 yet. Though, he said, when aggravate it are: rubbing or having a baby, the time when the hormone changes. For me, I think because I wore a necklace more often. You know, they are fashionable right now, wearing a necklace on a plain top. The outgrowths are not harmful. They will not develop into cancer, but they could grow bigger and might get inflamed eventually.

So, today is the day I had "laser treatment" appointment. Oh.. what an experience! I used to have this treatment before for a mole on my face, but this time was different! When you have 2-3 moles and like 200++ spots.. The smell when the laser burns the skin spots off was like the smell of burnt meat. It's also painful in the area that the analgesic cream was not applied, of course. Also, after the treatment, it's quite painful. Well, you are covered with sores. Now I have bloody spots on my face, quite creepy actually and I have to have a day (or two) off of work.

Here are some tips for you if you are going to have laser treatment on your skin:

1. Have an appointment on Friday, so you have Sat and Sun to rest
2. Make sure the nurse applies the analgesic cream on all areas to be treated
3. If there are quite a few spots, make sure you have a least half a day. It takes time.

Well, they put transparent plasters on the treated areas and I can only take it off after 3 days or 1 week. I cannot take shower. The doc said it's very important to keep the 'wounds' dry and clean. This is just my first day. If I find some more tips, I'll update the list.

By the way, Sunday at the hospital was very crowded!

Send me your prayers**
Good night
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I look it up on the Internet. I think I have Dermatosis papulosa nigra.
Check eMedicine and National Skin Centre.sg