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Bowens disease

(13 Posts)
curvygran Sun 21-Sept-25 12:52:59

Thank you for the Vaseline tip, V3ra!

Luckygirl3 Sun 21-Sept-25 12:46:03

I rarely wear a bra because straps run over my pacemaker. Only in a summer top.
Burn your bra!!

V3ra Sun 21-Sept-25 11:50:10

I had to use Efudix on my nose. The skin scabbed and was very tight, dry and sore.
After reading up about it online I soothed it with Vaseline, not something I would have thought to use but it helped.

Could you wear your normal bra but let the shoulder strap drop down on that side?

curvygran Sun 21-Sept-25 11:32:44

Thanks everyone for your replies/suggestions , I think a sports top might be the most comfortable . I’m not looking forward to the treatment as I have several patches needing attention . At least it’s been diagnosed early, excellent fast-track clinic at our local hospital.

curvygran Sun 21-Sept-25 11:25:48

Yes, that’s the one

curvygran Sun 21-Sept-25 11:23:49

Loose clothing is ok , it’s just the bra strap that’s the problem. Consultant suggested going bra-less …… ok for a day or two but not 4 weeks!

tanith Sat 20-Sept-25 13:45:16

A sports bra with racer back might work.

Mt61 Sat 20-Sept-25 13:43:35

I think I have a crop of these on my shoulders. Going for photo this week.
Is the cream EFUDIX? Makes it scab up?

YorkLady Sat 20-Sept-25 11:41:48

You can get vests/t-shirts with built in bra support. Some have the racer style back, which may help you.

Crossstitchfan Sat 20-Sept-25 11:37:29

Just give in and accept not wearing a bra for a while. Just don’t jump up and down!
All joking apart, I hope your problem is soon sorted as comfortably as possible. I’m sorry I have no suggestions other than going bra-less for a while.

Lathyrus3 Sat 20-Sept-25 11:35:03

Halter neck swimsuit\bikini top?

Baggs Sat 20-Sept-25 11:31:31

Bustiers and corset tops? I'm thinking of boned ball gowns I used to wear (in a previous life!). One didn't need a bra.

"What?! no shoulder straps?" said DD1.

But thinking of what you said about the patch of skin in question not to be covered, does that mean you can't wear even a loose shirt?

curvygran Sat 20-Sept-25 11:24:25

I have recently been diagnosed with Bowens disease, a type of skin cancer . I have to treat a patch of skin on my shoulder; unfortunately it’s right under my bra strap and during treatment ( with ointment) it must not be covered . I don’t want to go bra-less and ‘multi way’ bras are hopeless . Any advice very gratefully received, thank you