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What to look out for: harmless mole or potential skin cancer?

The earlier a cancerous mole or skin lesion is found, the easier the treatment and the higher the chances of survival. For the untrained eye, it's not easy distinguishing between harmless (also known as benign) moles and those which need further attention. The ABCD rule has been used by Doctors for more than 25 years to identify suspicious moles. But with the increasing diagnosis of nodular melanomas (about 20% of all cases of melanoma) and smaller melanomas which do not subscribe to the ABCD rule, the EFG rule has been added.

Don't risk skin cancer for Vitamin D warn experts

It's hard to know what to do about sun protection when you are constantly reminded about the importance of vitamin D. You can have both, without skin damage or nutritional deficiency. In this blog, we endeavour to tell you how.

How long can I stay in the sun before I burn?

The amount of time you can spend in the sun depends on two main factors: the UV index in your location at a specific time and your skin type. In our latest blog, you can find out more on how these are measured and how long you can stay in the sun before you get sun burned and help prevent skin cancer.

How many sunburns does it take to get skin cancer?

In this blog we discuss how experiencing sunburn increases the chances of being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer later on in life. Brown University in the US undertook research monitoring 100,000 women who had been sunburnt to varying degrees over a 20 year period and measured their incidence rates of melanoma.

6 myths about skin cancer and sun protection

Here, we bust the myths about melanoma, skin cancer and sun protection. We give you healthy tips about UPF50+ sun protective clothing and SPF50+ sunscreen.

What happens during a skin cancer check?

This blog describes a typical skin cancer check. How long the skin check takes, how the skin check is conducted and what happens next should a suspicious mole be discovered. In the event that a potential skin cancer is identified it is likely to be removed by the doctor for further examination.

UPF 50+ sun protective clothing can help reduce sun hives

This blog describes what sun hives, solar urticaria or sun allergy is, what it looks like, the symptoms, how it is caused and how UPF 50+ sun protective clothing may help alleviate the skin condition. Solbari has developed a sensitive fabric which is suited to those with skin conditions including sun hives.

UPF50+ your first line of defence to maintain healthy skin

Modern sun protective clothing is produced from fabrics which are rated for their level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. This gives the fabrics their ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) rating. A UPF is the rating used for Fabrics, whereas an SPF is the rating used for Sunscreen. A rating of UPF50+ is the highest rating achievable on the market and blocks more than 98% of UV rays. All Solbari products are tested and rated UPF50+ in Australia. Regular clothing such as a white cotton t-shirt or hat may only have a UPF of 5, equivalent to wearing SPF5 sunscreen.

Hollywood celebrities who have had skin cancer

Having fame and fortune doesn't mean you can escape health issues that impact us all, there are a number of high profile celebrities that have been impacted by melanoma and skin cancer. Celebrities who have been impacted personally by skin cancer have urged their communities to get their skin checked, wear sunscreen and sun protective clothing. We have listed below a few recent examples to highlight that skin cancer can impact anyone.

Why does sunburn hurt?

This blog explains why we feel pain and experience inflammation of the skin when we get a sunburn. Medical research has revealed that when our skin cells are damaged by ultraviolet light (UV) our body releases proteins which stimulates pain receptors at the injury site.

Who can I talk to if I have been diagnosed with melanoma?

Discovering that you have melanoma is very troubling news and raises many additional questions. This blog outlines organisations in Australia, NZ, US and the UK who can provide support for those diagnosed with skin cancer and melanoma. Having someone to talk to who has first hand experience of melanoma is invaluable.

Can a tan protect against skin cancer?

Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon says, “don’t be lured by the prospect of the ‘healthy tan’ this summer – there’s no such thing. Overexposure to the sun has been identified as the cause of around 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95% of melanoma in Australia.” There is no such thing as a healthy tan!

Raising awareness about sun protection on skin cancer action week 2018

Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing some stories from the Solbari Community to help raise awareness about the benefits of sun protection, skin cancer and melanoma. If you are interested in sharing your story, please answer the following questions from the relevant questionnaire and send us a picture of yourself being sun safe in the outdoors. We will be running 2 questionnaires....

Sunbathing is more dangerous than smoking, so why does it not come with a similar health warning?

Cigarette packets are emblazoned with health warnings from the Australian Government and yet more people are diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer every year as a result of sun exposure than they are lung cancer as a result of smoking. Awareness of skin cancer and the risks associated with sunbathing are increasing.

UPF clothing testing explained

This blog explains how the Australian Government UPF clothing testing process works. ARPANSA have been testing and rating UPF clothing since 1990. The UPF clothing ratings awarded range from UPF 15 to 50+. UPF 50+ is the maximum UPF clothing rating achievable.

Content Disclaimer: This website provides general information about medicine, health and related subjects. All content and media on the Solbari website is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should seek professional advice.

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