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10 skin cancer signs you should be aware of

Getting to know your skin is probably the single most important thing you can do to help detect skin cancer symptoms. Check your moles regularly and keep a record of things popping up or growing on your skin. If you notice any signs consistent with the list highlighted below that concern you or persist for two weeks, visit your doctor. There's a good chance that it's nothing - but why put it off? Early detection saves lives.

8 reasons why you should invest in sun protective clothing

In this blog we discuss 8 reasons why you should invest in sun protective clothing. Reasons include that dermatologists agree that sun protection clothing with a UPF 50+ rating is the best way to prevent skin cancer, skin ageing and sun burn.

Does a mole turn into a skin cancer?

The vast majority of common moles are benign or non-cancerous.Common moles are primarily a representation of damaged skin cells due to exposure to sunlight.There is a sub category of common moles called dysplastic moles that can develop into a malignant or melanoma skin cancer. Most dysplastic moles do not develop into a melanoma skin cancer and tend to remain stable throughout a persons life. Malignant moles occur when a skin growth mutates and evolves in an irregular or uncontrollable manner.

What’s the difference between a benign and a malignant mole?

This blog explains the difference between a benign and a malignant mole. A common mole is benign and not cancerous. There is a type of common mole, called a dysplastic mole, that can develop into a malignant mole. A dysplastic mole is irregular in shape and larger in size. A malignant mole is cancerous.

What are the different types of melanoma?

In this blog we describe the main types of melanoma skin cancer: Superficial spreading melanoma Desmoplastic melanoma Acral lentiginous melanoma Ocular melanoma Anorectal melanoma

How do I know if a mole is cancerous?

This blog highlights that the vast majority of common moles are benign and non-cancerous. However, there is a type of common mole that can develop into a malignant or cancerous mole. It is possible to perform an initial self examination and it is also important to get a skin cancer check if you have a specific concern.

How is skin cancer treated?

This blog describes the typical treatments for non melanoma and melanoma skin cancer. The remedial actions depend on the skin cancer type and stage of development. Most skin cancers are treated by minor surgery. Melanoma skin cancer is a more aggressive form of skin cancer and other treatments are often required.

Skiers are at risk of melanoma skin cancer

This blog highlights the fact that skiers are more at risk of sun exposure than people at similar altitudes in the summertime. The reason why skiers are particularly at risk of sunburn and skin cancer is because the UV rays reflect off the snow. Skin cancer is caused by the cumulative exposure to the sun.

How is skin cancer diagnosed?

This blog describes how a skin cancer is likely to be diagnosed. The first step is to proactively manage your own skin health. Medical professionals encourage people to undertake a self examination on an ongoing basis. Attending a skin cancer check on a regular basis is important to detect skin cancers early.

What does UPF mean?

This blog explains that UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what level of UV radiation is absorbed by the fabric (and is therefore blocked before it reaches your skin).The Australian Government tests and rates the UPF rating of fabrics.

What is basal cell carcinoma?

This blog explains what basal cell carcinoma is, how it may appear on the skin and what the consequences of having a BCC can be. Basal cell carcinoma is the most frequent occurrence of non-melanoma skin cancer, accounting for around 70% of all cases.

What is melanoma?

This blog explains what a melanoma is, how and why it develops and the potential consequences of having a melanoma skin cancer. The primary cause of melanoma is cumulative exposure to the sun, which makes skin cancer one of the most preventable forms of cancer with the right sun safe behaviour.

What is squamous cell carcinoma?

This blog explains what squamous cell carcinoma is, how it may appear on the skin and what the consequences of having a SCC can be. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most frequent occurrence of non-melanoma skin cancer, accounting for around 30% of all cases.

What is non melanoma skin cancer?

In this blog we describe what is meant by non melanoma skin cancer. Non melanoma skin cancer excludes melanoma but includes the most common form of skin cancers which are basal cell carcinoma (or BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). We also explain what causes BCC and SCC and what they may appear like on the skin.

Why are men twice as likely to die from melanoma skin cancer?

In this blog we describe how many more men are dying from melanoma skin cancer than women and put forward plausible explanations for why that is the case. Skin cancer is primarily caused by cumulative exposure to the sun. Many men spend considerable time outdoors. Men also don't proactively manage their skin health.

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