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East Ringwood Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

East Ringwood Skin Cancer Service

All GPs routinely perform skin cancer services: 

Spot Checks

Whole Body Skin Checks

Cryotherapy

Biopsy

Non Surgical Treatments

Surgical Excision

Additionally, some doctors have a special interest and additional training in Skin Cancer Medicine, and offer the following Advanced Services:

Dermoscopic Skin Checks

             – Dr Rebecca Chan – Certificate of Dermoscopy

 

 

Dermoscopic Skin Checks

A dermoscope (aka a dermatoscope) is a hand-held microscope which helps in the early detection of skin cancer.

If you would like a full body dermoscopic skin check, please book a 30 minute appointment.  This service is available from: Dr Rebecca Chan.

Sun protection to prevent skin cancer

Protection

As Benjamin Franklin famously advised, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

For best protection, when the UV level is 3 or above, we recommend a combination of sun protection measures:

  • Slip on some sun-protective clothing – that covers as much skin as possible.
  • Slop on SPF50 or SPF50+, broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.
  • Slap on a hat – that protects your face, head, neck and ears.
  • Seek shade.
  • Slide on some sunglasses – make sure they meet Australian standards.

Be extra cautious in the middle of the day when UV levels are most intense.

For further information please visit: preventing skin cancer.