Understanding the Different Types of Skin Cancer: A Guide for Perth Residents
Understanding the Different Types of Skin Cancer: A Guide for Perth Residents

Understanding the Different Types of Skin Cancer: A Guide for Perth Residents Perth’s sun-kissed beaches and stunning outdoor lifestyle are a major drawcard for both locals and tourists. However, with this beautiful climate comes a significant responsibility: looking after our skin. In Australia, skin cancer is a prevalent health concern, with one in two Australians […]

The Role of Dermatoscopy in Skin Cancer Detection: My Experience in Perth, Western Australia
The Role of Dermatoscopy in Skin Cancer Detection: My Experience in Perth, Western Australia

As a skin cancer screening clinician based in Perth, Western Australia, my postgraduate training in skin cancer medicine and algorithms has equipped me with the skills necessary to effectively utilise dermatoscopy in the early detection of skin cancer. In a region where sun exposure is high and skin cancer rates are notably prevalent, the importance […]

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Why is skin cancer so prevalent in Australia?

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with approximately two in three Australians being diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70. This statistic is alarming and begs the question: why is skin cancer so prevalent in Australia? The Impact of Australia’s Geographical Location   […]

Winter Wisdom

https://youtu.be/L1WjcLzEUYE?si=K-UdqehJkkKDDbg- Winter has well and truely arrived here in Western Australia. Perth has seen some chilly starts to the day and we’ve had some long awaited rain fall.  As I write this newsletter the temperature is currently 11 degrees celsius with blue skies and the sun is shining beautifully, as it often does here in the […]

Contributing factors to Melanoma incidence.

Three factors which may be driving the sharp increase in melanoma incidence globally over the last 100 years:  Cultural and or fashion changes Less covering up with clothing.  The ozone-layer. Depletion of the ozone layer, increasing UV index Climate change. Different continents increasing in temperature/less clothing The following four factors which may contribute to the […]