Today marks the 2021 Winter Solstice, and we are loving these cooler days! Without the scorching summer heat, it is even more enjoyable to stay outdoors for longer periods of time. Many of us do not instinctively take the necessary protective measures that we do in summer. Unfortunately, North Queensland’s UV index during the winter months remains [...]
Did you know that melanoma and other skin cancers can form under the fingernails and toenails? Melanoma of the nail is not widely known about, and it usually comes as a surprise that people with dark skin are affected by this type of melanoma. In fact, famous musician Bob Marley died in 1981 from an acral lentiginous [...]
Moles, skintags and blemishes can be not only irritating, but often be a dampener on one’s self-confidence. However, the idea of getting them removed can be daunting for some. Nobody likes being poked and prodded with scalpels and needles, so thankfully Skin Repair Townsville offers an effective way to remove innocent moles, skin tags and [...]
Footy season is in full swing, and the kids are keen to get on the field! With sports of all varieties occupying the weekends of many families, it’s a busy time! There’s lots to remember when you’re heading out the door on game day. A sports bag with all the essentials – like the water [...]
Melanoma March is over, and what a month it was! Here at Skin Repair, along with so many Townsville locals, we were happy to really get involved with the Melanoma March campaign. Across Australia, the campaign boosts public awareness of melanoma, and raises funds for essential melanoma research. Here’s a recap of what happened [...]
Melanoma March is Melanoma Institute of Australia’s month-long awareness and fundraising campaign. Usually, Melanoma March sees events happening all over Australia. This year Melanoma March is a digital campaign, with a national goal of raising $500,000 to fund melanoma research. You can get involved by purchasing a $30 digital footprint at https://www.melanomamarch.org.au/. You can then customise [...]
March is the national month for melanoma awareness. One person is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes in Australia. Living in North Queensland, we have some of the highest rates of melanoma occurrence in the world. It is incredibly important to spread awareness about this deadly disease. Male, female, fair- or dark-skinned, melanoma does not [...]
It’s a tough reality to face. For most of us, cancer will have a direct or indirect impact at some time in our lives. Today is World Cancer Day, a day to highlight and spread awareness of a disease that affects hundreds of thousands of Australians each year. In North Queensland, we are susceptible to [...]
Uniforms…check. Books…check. Sunscreen…did it make your back to school list? For many adult Australians who have been affected by skin cancer, the damage to their skin was done during childhood. As parents, keeping our children healthy is our top priority, and unlike previous generations, we now know there are many ways we can help reduce [...]
Across Australia, the diagnosis of skin cancer actually dropped during 2020 – this may seem like a positive statistic but in reality, we know that the incidence of skin cancer cannot have decreased. With the unfolding Coronavirus situation, many people chose to postpone their regular medical appointments or had virtual appointments instead. In fact, [...]
