Did you know that ultraviolet radiation is a Class I carcinogen (cancer causing agent)? This means that it is in the same category as a nuclear bomb explosion, arsenic and asbestos. Yes, the sun that creates all life on planet...
Skin blog
The low-down on sunscreens, open water swimming, and being sun-smart
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Can a vitamin prevent skin cancer?
Read MoreNon-melanoma skin cancers, such as basal-cell carcinoma and squamous-cell carcinoma, are common cancers that are caused principally by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In a recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Nicotinamide (vitamin B3*) has been shown to...
The PBS funds new revolutionary drug for psoriasis. Am I eligible?
Read MoreThe PBS funds new revolutionary drug for psoriasis. Am I eligible? As of 1st October 2015, the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule) now funds a new medication Cosentyx ® (Secukinumab) for the treatment of psoriasis. http://medianet.multimediarelease.com.au/bundles/d7083e90-46e9-442b-9299-fb9b59ba81fa The most common question that dermatologists...
Winter and your skin
Read MoreThe words “winter and dry skin” are often considered synonymous. Did you know that dryness of the skin has almost nothing to do with the amount of water you drink? Dryness of the skin (xerosis) is actually related to changes...
New treatment for melanoma
Read MoreWhat does this mean and how does it apply to me? Last week, the Australian Government approved funding of Keytruda® to treat melanoma: http://www.pm.gov.au/media/2015-06-28/new-drug-listing-keytruda-treat-melanoma Malignant melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer due to uncontrolled growth of...
