How to check your skin
It's important to get to know your skin and what is normal for you. Skin cancers rarely hurt and are usually flat. The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the…
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December 4, 2016
How much Sunlight do I need to get Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is necessary for optimal bone and muscle function. It helps absorption of calcium from the intestine and also acts in strengthening the bone. Vitamin D also contributes to muscle strength. Deficiency of…
November 22, 2016
There is NO Such Thing as a “Safe Tan”
Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for adults between 15 and 44 years old. Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death between 25-30 years old. Most Melanomas are caused by ultraviolet…
November 22, 2016
What is UV rating now?
There are lots of UV forecast data providers. This page from Australian Radiation Protection agency is very helpful representing instantaneous recorded UV levels for Brisbane. worth having look and planning protection…
November 22, 2016
National Skin Cancer Action Week (20th – 26th November 2016)
It is time when to remind Australians of the importance of sun protection and early skin cancer detection. Facts: - 2/3 of us will get skin cancer by the age…
November 20, 2016
What is the evidence that skin cancer clinic checks are useful?
The incidence of skin cancer is increasing worldwide. For decades, opportunistic melanoma screening has been carried out to respond to this burden. In 2003, the Association of Dermatological Prevention was…
September 11, 2016
