He wanted us to go see a dermatologist. We went and she took 3 layers of biopsy. We were so grateful for anesthesia! She said it was DEFINITELY infected. (I thought so) She put him on an antibiotic called Minocyline 1 pill 2 times a day and to apply 1 time a day and a vinegar soak of 1 C warm water, 2 T white vinegar compress daily. She had to put in 3 or 4 stitches. It looked like he should have had a lot more (to cut down on scaring) but she didn't know if she would have to open him up again to take out more infection when we saw her on the follow up.
We got the biopsy pathology report back really quick. The doctor called and said that she had good news. She said that it was not cancer. (I was concerned that it could have been, but was not overly so) The doctor said that it was a Molluscum Contagosum. Yes, I have never heard of that either. She said that it was ulcerated, and a virus, staff infection.
I am so grateful for health insurance. I am also grateful once again for a job that gives me such extreme flexibility to take my kids to the doctors (which seem to be frequently lately - I will update Hannah's health on this family history/journal/blog as well in another post) I am SO grateful that Derek did not have cancer.
I love Derek so much and am glad that I can still be a part of taking care of this amazing young man. He is growing up so fast. I see so much good in him. I love to be a part of his life. He is a brave, kind, dedicated, spiritual, hard working young man who has a strong sense of right and wrong and a strong moral compass and enjoys doing good even when it is not cool or popular. I am grateful for him and his early convictions to not only do good, but to be good.
I love you Derek.
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