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Jock itch: Dr Joe Kosterich

Jock itch is a fungal infection of the skin of groin which is more likely in people who get hot and sweat a lot. It is treated with anti-fungal creams.

New research shows almost 2.4 million Aussie adults sunburnt on summer weekends

New research released by Cancer Council on World Cancer Day (4 Feb) shows that approximately 430,000 more Australian adults are […]
Sun protection

Preventing skin cancer

Preventing skin cancer involves avoiding sunlight, using sunscreen and wearing a aht and protective clothing whenever you are in the sun.

New photodynamic laser could revolutionise fungal nail treatment

For many people, fungal nail infections are a common and annoying problem. Fungi love warm, moist environments such as swimming […]

Identifying a suspicious mole (skin self-examination)

How to examine your body for skin cancer symptoms including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Includes skin cancer pictures.

Melanoma: Useful Resources

Links to melanoma patient and carer information and brochures from reputable organisations and government agencies in Australia.

Staging of Skin (Cutaneous) Melanoma

Staging is a term used to define a simplified method of describing the extent of a cancer. The staging of your cancer is performed by your treating health professional, which may include an Oncologist (Doctor who specialises in cancer) if you need to be referred to one.

Teens tone down tanning 10 years on

Attitudes to tanning improve, but sun protection neglected New findings from Cancer Council’s National Sun Protection Survey show Australian adolescents […]

Melanoma

Skin anatomy Anatomy of the skin Skin colour and melanin pigmentation Melanoma Staging for melanoma Malignant skin melanoma Video: Treatment […]

Reprogramming skin cells to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s

Neuroscientists are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover new treatments and ultimately a cure for a range of devastating […]