I believe I have hair follicle cancer on my lips, nostrils and chin.I was advised to have a skin graft on my upper lip but decided to dig it out myself. Hard cores seem to be rooted deeply in the hair follicles and are very hard and painful to remove. And there is something in there as hard as fingernail which causes regular stabbing nerve pain. This has taken me two years. Are there any different treatments, like, a cream?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. If your symptoms are present for more than two years with no signs of aggressiveness and spreading then it is unlikely to be a cancer. There are few conditions involving hair follicles and these give rise to la broad group of neoplasms called skin adnexal tumors. Hair follicle tumors can be benign or malignant growths. It is important to consult a dermatologist and first confirm your condition. If a malignancy is suspected then more testing like a FNAC or biopsy might be indicated. Treatment depends on the type of cells found and any infection if present. Do not remove scabs with fingernails. Please do not worry.