Skin cancer occurs more than any other form of cancer. This article offers some insights into the causes of skin cancer and some pointers towards how to avoid this disease of the skin. http://www.skindermatology.com.au

1. Skin Cancer
Those of us who were young adults in the 60s and 70s will remember how popular and chic it was to
elegantly smoke a cigarette and to achieve an amazing suntan by applying oil and other such grease over
our bodies.
Times have changed dramatically since then. Medical science now shows that smoking causes lung
cancer and that too much time spent in the sun, without any protection, causes sunburn and ultimately
it is the catalyst of skin cancer. This is particularly true if sunbathers expose their bodies to our harsh
Australia sun.
Children are particularly at risk if they are allowed out without the necessary protection against
ultraviolet radiation. Each time their skin is exposed there are chances that their tender skin will blister.
As we age the accumulation of sunburn can have a detrimental effect and eventually cause skin cancer.
Skin cancer is diagnosed more than any other type of cancer. Every year millions of people discover that
the moles on their bodies require medical attention. They make an appointment with their doctors, who
then recommend a dermatologist.
What steps should we take to avoid skin cancer? Remember that the strongest sunlight occurs between
11am and 3pm. It is therefore important to remain in the shade during these hours, especially during
the summer months. If we do go outdoors at noon, it is imperative that sunscreen is applied to exposed
skin. Children and fair-skinned people are especially at risk during this time. Anyone with lots of freckles
and several moles must also be extra careful. Hats with brims are a ‘must’ for everyone, whilst
sunglasses that wrap around the face are essential items.
How will you know if you have skin cancer? Firstly, you should get into the habit of regularly examining
you skin. If you notice any abnormalities that remain more than a month you should make an
appointment with your doctor. At the same time, any existing moles that are becoming larger should
also be given attention.
By examining our skins and those of our children, we will avoid becoming one of Australia’s statistics.
Many people are unaware that Australia has the highest prevalence of skin cancer throughout the
world. Even more shocking is that two out of every three Australians will be identified as having some
form of skin cancer before they reach seventy years of age.
If you suspect that you might have skin cancer or your spot a something that could be a melanoma,
don’t put off having a medical examination. Although many changes in pigmentation are not dangerous,
let your doctor decide whether or not you should seek further skin treatment Brisbane.

2. By taking extra care of your skin and the delicate skin of your children, you will go a long way in avoiding
the trauma that diagnosis of skin cancer might create.
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