Skin cancer in mature adults
The Cancer Council of NSW's guide to detecting skin cancer in the over-55s Remember the fifties and the sixties? Remember all those good times spent outdoors with family and friends, and long days in the sun? If you do, then you are at risk of ... [... more]
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Skin cancer risk - quiz
Check your skin cancer risk with our quick health quiz. Skin type, sun exposure and family history all affect your skin cancer risk, but there are many tips to prevent skin cancer. Your lifestyle choices are putting you at serious risk. Each year ... [... more]
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Albino maggie
As a schoolboy John Harris was hit right between the eyes with a cricket ball. After that he gave away his cricket career! Not only was the cricket ball a potentially lethal missile, but John was also at risk of skin cancer. He has albinism, and ... [... more]
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Wounds - lower leg ulcers
In older people, the most common causes of wounds on the lower leg are problems with veins or arteries. Other causes may include skin cancer, dermatological conditions, some immune system problems and trauma. Wounds on the lower leg are often ... [... more]
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Melanoma - Better Health Channel.
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. A melanoma may appear as a new spot or as a change in an existing mole or freckle. If untreated, melanoma can spread to other parts of the body. Overexposure to UV radiation from the sun and ... [... more]
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Wounds - how to care for them
A skin wound that fails to heal, heals slowly or heals but tends to recur is known as a chronic wound. Some of the many causes of chronic skin wounds can include trauma, burns, skin cancers or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes. A ... [... more]
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Ageing - the skin
The skin changes with age. Thinning skin, sagging skin, wrinkles, age spots and dryness are some signs of ageing skin. Conditions including skin cancer, solar keratoses and Bowen's disease also occur. Lifestyle choices and good skin care can ... [... more]
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Skin cancer - protecting outdoor workers
People who work outdoors are in one of the highest risk groups for skin cancer. Your employer has a duty of care to protect you from sun damage. There is a range of methods that you and your employer can introduce to reduce exposure to the ... [... more]
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Skin cancer - children
Skin cancer is a direct result of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It is extremely important to protect your child's skin from sunburn and sun exposure. This will reduce their risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Skin ... [... more]
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Skin cancer - early detection is critical
Each year in Australia, over 1,600 people die from skin cancer. Yet skin cancer is an almost totally preventable disease and 95 per cent of skin cancers are treatable if they are detected early. Regular checks of your skin should detect any ... [... more]
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Skin cancer - risk factors and early signs
Australians suffer the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Two out of three people will develop some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. Each year, 1,600 Australians die from what is an almost totally preventable disease. A range of ... [... more]
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Sun protection — a vital part of your skincare routine.
An article about beauty products that can also protect your skin from the sun. Yes. Tanning without burning can still cause damage to your DNA and skin, including skin cancer, and contribute to premature ageing. Not necessarily. However, pure ... [... more]
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