When most people think about skin cancer, they immediately picture the face, arms, or shoulders. These are the areas we see in the mirror and tend to protect with sunscreen or clothing. But there’s one part of the body that is often forgotten, yet consistently exposed to harsh ultraviolet (UV) radiation: the neck. Living in […]
When we think of sun protection, we often focus on our face, arms, and legs — but one of the most vulnerable areas to UV damage is right under your nose: the lips. In Western Australia’s harsh climate, the bottom lip in particular is a common site for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of […]
We often think of sun protection as something we do for our face, arms, and legs — but one of the most exposed parts of the body is also one of the most overlooked: our hands. In Western Australia’s intense climate, the tops of the hands are a common site for non-melanoma skin cancers such […]
When most people think about sun protection, they picture their face, shoulders, arms, and legs. Yet one area is often overlooked — the ears. In Western Australia, where the sun is intense and ultraviolet (UV) levels are some of the highest in the world, the ears are a prime target for sun damage. Over time, […]
By Skin ChX Subiaco Why the Nose is Vulnerable to Sun Damage The nose is one of the most common areas to suffer sunburn, and it’s easy to see why. It protrudes prominently from the face, often slipping past the protection of hats and sunglasses, and it bears the brunt of our frequent exposure to […]
Skin ChX Subiaco Why Foot Skin Cancer is Often Overlooked When most people think about skin cancer, their feet are probably the last place that comes to mind. But did you know that skin cancers can and do develop on the feet? At Skin ChX Subiaco, we’ve seen firsthand how skin cancer can hide in […]
By Christine Comans – Skin ChX Subiaco The Importance of UV Protection for Hands and Fingers When we think about sun protection, we usually focus on the obvious places: our face, shoulders, and arms. But one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to UV protection is also one of the most exposed: our […]
Introduction When people ask me why I regularly fly across the country to attend conferences like the Skin Cancer Congress, I smile and say, “Because it changes how I practice.” But the truth goes deeper. For me, professional development isn’t just about learning more—it’s about staying grounded in purpose, fuelling my passion, and improving how […]
When it comes to skin cancer, early detection can truly save lives. Here in Western Australia, we’re lucky to enjoy a sun-soaked lifestyle such as beach trips, barbecues, and weekends outdoors. However, we also have one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. That’s why regular self-checks are a powerful habit that […]
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Here in Western Australia, where the sun shines bright for most of the year, staying sun-safe isn’t just a good idea; it’s a health essential. But did you know that your gender can influence your risk of developing skin cancer? At Skin […]
