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What are the best ways to treat sunburn?
In this blog we describe immediate actions you can take to treat sunburn. These actions include to cool down, moisturise, decrease the inflammation, replenish your fluids and to protect yourself...
What are the best ways to treat sunburn?
In this blog we describe immediate actions you can take to treat sunburn. These actions include to cool down, moisturise, decrease the inflammation, replenish your fluids and to protect yourself from further sun exposure by wearing UPF 50+ sun protection clothing.
Where can I buy sun protective clothing?
This blog outlines where specialist sun protective clothing brands distribute their product from. The most established UPF or sun protection clothing specialists sell products on their own website. It is...
Where can I buy sun protective clothing?
This blog outlines where specialist sun protective clothing brands distribute their product from. The most established UPF or sun protection clothing specialists sell products on their own website. It is important to buy direct from the sun protective clothing brand to make sure that the product is genuine.
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...
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...
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.
Why do I get moles on my skin?
Moles primarily form when your skin cells are damaged from exposure to sunlight. Which is why people with fair skin tend who are most susceptible to sunburn are likely to...
Why do I get moles on my skin?
Moles primarily form when your skin cells are damaged from exposure to sunlight. Which is why people with fair skin tend who are most susceptible to sunburn are likely to have more moles. The vast majority of common moles are harmless or benign, but they can in some cases develop into a malignant or melanoma skin cancer.
What is sun protective clothing?
Sun protective clothing are garments that are designed specifically to greatly reduce ultra-violet radiation or exposure to sunlight.By reducing exposure to sunlight you materially reduce the risk of sun burn,...
What is sun protective clothing?
Sun protective clothing are garments that are designed specifically to greatly reduce ultra-violet radiation or exposure to sunlight.By reducing exposure to sunlight you materially reduce the risk of sun burn, skin ageing and skin cancers including melanomas which are the most deadly form of skin cancer. Sun protective clothing is also helpful for individuals with photosensitivity, lupus and other skin conditions including eczema.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Skin type 1 and skin cancer: What you need to know
In 1975, Thomas Fitzpatrick developed a numerical classification for different skin types as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure. To...
Skin type 1 and skin cancer: What you need to know
In 1975, Thomas Fitzpatrick developed a numerical classification for different skin types as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure. To this day the Fitzpatrick Scale remains a recognised dermatological tool for determining human skin pigmentation, the likely impact of UV overexposure on an individual and their risk of skin cancer related issues.
SPF clothing: does it work?
SPF clothing or sun protective clothing is a form of clothing which incorporates functional designs to cover the body from direct sunlight and utilises fabrics which have been tested and...
SPF clothing: does it work?
SPF clothing or sun protective clothing is a form of clothing which incorporates functional designs to cover the body from direct sunlight and utilises fabrics which have been tested and rated for its effectiveness of absorbing (or blocking) UV radiation. UPF (or ultraviolet protection factor) is standardised way that fabrics are rated. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics.
What are the different stages of Melanoma Skin Cancer?
To determine the stage of melanoma the lesion (the area of the skin being reviewed) needs to be removed along with some healthy tissue and then examined. The lesion will...
What are the different stages of Melanoma Skin Cancer?
To determine the stage of melanoma the lesion (the area of the skin being reviewed) needs to be removed along with some healthy tissue and then examined. The lesion will be measured using a microscope in millimetres and some other factors will be considered which are highlighted below. The classification in this blog is a way of describing the stage of development and the risk profile of the melanoma skin cancer.