Being vigilant about skin cancer is vital to timely detection and treatment, particularly in North Queensland. Regular self-checks for new or changing moles and sunspots is an easy way to stay on top of your skin health between more comprehensive medical checks. So what exactly should you be looking for?Any spot or lesion that concerns [...]
You don’t have to put up with acne and acne scarring. Often people are told ‘you’ll grow out of it’, only to find their acne and the scars it has caused last long into adulthood. Acne and acne scarring can have a significant negative impact on self-confidence that reaches into every aspect of a person’s [...]
Don’t forget daily sunscreen, just because the mercury has dropped! When the weather gets a little chilly, you may be tricked into thinking that our North Queensland sun is hibernating for the Winter. Don’t be fooled! North Queensland’s UV Index remains high even when the weather is cool, meaning that the sun’s rays can be [...]
This month we are celebrating a DECADE of alleviating the burden of skin cancer and preventing loss of life to melanoma!In celebration, we will be giving a gift to anyone with an appointment at our clinic the week of Monday 22nd July to Friday 27th July. From the bottom of my heart, and the hearts [...]
With the cooler months here you may want to be pro-active about reversing any visible sun damage you have. Sun damage is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer. Research confirms that active treatment of visible sun damage can help prevent skin cancers from developing. A staggering 3 out of 4 Townsville residents develop skin cancer [...]
Sun damage is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer. Reseach confirms that active treatment of visible sun damage can help prevent skin cancers from developing. A staggering 3 out of 4 Townsville residents develop skin cancer so it makes sense to do everything you can to reduce your own risk if you live in [...]
