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10 Golden Rules of skin protection and skin cancer prevention
A brief guide to preventing and detecting skin cancer.
download PDFActinic Keratoses - also known as sun spots or solar keratoses.
Actinic Keratoses (AKs) are the most common sun spot on Australian skin and may develop in to Squ...
download PDFAldara -a cream which may treat skin cancers in certain circumstances.
Describes when and how Aldara should be used.
download PDFBasal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)- the most commonly seen form of skin cancer.
The true incidence is unknown, but it is the most common form of skin cancer.
download PDFCancer Council of WA position statement on Vitamin D
More information about Vitamin D, th sun and your skin.
download PDFChoosing and Using Sun Screen
Find out more about the different creams available to protect your skin.
download PDFCryotherapy - an oft used procedure for precancerous change and some skin cancers.
Cryotherapy is the application of liquid nitrogen, a commonly used cure for Actinic Keratoses and so...
download PDFCurettage and Cautery - a simple procedure for superficial skin cancers and precancerous change.
"C and C" is commonly used on its own for certain skin cancers or in conjunction with othe...
download PDFDermoscopy- skin microscopy for skin cancer diagnosis
This is a hand held device which uses magnification and special illumination to "see into the s...
download PDFDysplastic Nevus Syndrome (DNS) - do you have large numbers of large and unusual looking moles?
Dysplastic Nevi have an unusual and characteristic appearance and may mimic Melanoma. Regular examin...
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Fact Sheet Library
Information on topics from "Actinic Keratoses" to "Melanoma" to "What is a Dermatologist?"
- Efudix - a medical (non surgical) treatment for abnormal and precancerous skin cells. view PDF
- Cancer Council of WA position statement on Vitamin D view PDF
- Cryotherapy - an oft used procedure for precancerous change and some skin cancers. view PDF
- Curettage and Cautery - a simple procedure for superficial skin cancers and precancerous change. view PDF
