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How serious is skin cancer in the United States?

Unfortunately, skin cancer in the US is very serious. The following statistics highlight the frequency and severity of skin cancer in the US.

SPF100 versus SPF50+ sunscreen explained

It can be confusing for consumers seeing some sunscreens labelled as SPF100 because SPF50+ is the highest sunscreen rating available in Australia. So, what is the difference between the two?

What you need to know about how UVA and UVB rays affect your skin

Many of us see the ultraviolet (UV) index on weather reports and read about UV alerts at particular times of the day. But do you know what it actually means and how it affects you?

Meet Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Anita Lasocki

We've got you covered series with Dr. Anita Lasocki

Melbourne dermatologist Dr Lasocki joins us for our "We've got you covered" series to share her perspective and recommendations relating to skin cancer prevention and sun safety.

Meet Natalie Fornaisier

It’s people like Natalie who inspire and embody Solbari’s mission. So we’ve sat down with her to find out a little bit about herself and how she feels about the sun protection landscape in Australia.

UPF and SPF: Your questions, answered

This blog provides some answers to the most common questions we get asked about sun protection and the UPF and SPF ratings.

Your Story Series: Meet Barbara

As a teenager growing up in England my favourite summer pastime was sunbathing with friends. I have been extremely lucky to have not developed skin cancers (to date) and I am willing to start to take better care.

Your Story Series: Meet Jen

It's all about awareness really, and people are aware, they just need to take it seriously and notice it more. Knowing the consequences and being mindful of how easy it is to avoid, life in general, being out and about, is much easier, happier and less painful.

Your Story Series: Meet Karen

In my early 20s I developed a butterfly rash on my face that wouldn't go away. I was quickly diagnosed with discoid lupus and my specialist stressed that it was very important for me to stay protected from the sun. This was in the early 80s and I was living in Queensland, so it was a tough call.

What is photosensitivity?

You can be photosensitive for genetic reasons or due to the use of skin care products, over the counter or prescription drugs. Learn about the two types of photosensitivity and how photosensitive skin can be protected.

Which countries have the highest rates of skin cancer?

Australia is ranked 1st for melanoma incidence rates at 33.6 per 100,000 of population. This has equated to between 1,400 and 2,000 Australians dying from melanoma per annum in recent times. Read more.

Why it would be a mistake to dismiss non-melanoma cancer

Why it would be a mistake to dismiss non-melanoma skin cancer

Melanoma gets the headlines, and for good reason, with a mortality rate at around 10% it is far higher than all other forms of skin cancer, sitting at less than 1% overall. However, this focus on mortality rates has made people think that only melanoma is serious and that other forms of skin cancer are nothing to worry about. Read more.

Why did we decide to launch a skin check app with SkinVision and why now?

We understand that getting an appointment with a dermatologist or skin doctor can be challenging and expensive. We decided it would be great to bring the best early skin cancer detection technology direct to the Solbari global community. Read more.

What has been the impact of Covid-19 on Skin Cancer detection rates?

The introduction of “lockdowns”, the restriction of movement and non-essential healthcare activities being suspended have had an impact on the diagnosis of cancer cases including skin cancer. Countries around the World are now evaluating the unintended consequences of Covid-19 restrictions on the diagnosis of cancer. Sadly, cancer related death rates are expected to increase over the coming years due to the delay in diagnosis.

Can people of colour get skin cancer?

Skin cancer is definitely less common for people of colour but sadly when it occurs the prognosis tends to be worse as issues are often detected at a more advanced stage.

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