By Alexandra Matkevich RN Due to our climate, Australians are at a high risk of skin cancer and sun related changes to the skin. It is recommended to go for regular skin checks with your GP or dermatologist. If there is any cause for concern, your Continue Reading
Skin Cancer Management
Skin Cancer Subtypes There are many different types of skin cancer. The following is a brief outline of the different types of skin cancer and which cells they come from. The skin has three very distinct layers, known as the epidermis (the Continue Reading
Photodamage
If you have spent any time outdoors without sunblock, your skin has probably experienced some form of photodamage. This occurs when sunlight strikes our unprotected skin and the different wavelengths (mainly ultraviolet radiation) make permanent Continue Reading
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is a condition that can vary in seriousness, from minor to life threatening. There are multiple types of skin cancer and these may develop on any location of the body, even in places with low sun exposure. A significant proportion of skin Continue Reading
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
'Skin cancer' is an umbrella term used to describe a number of possible abnormal growths originating from cells resident in the skin. The different variants of skin cancer are given their names based on the type of skin cell from which they Continue Reading