Actinic keratoses describe lesions on the skin known as solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are regarded as a pre-cursor lesion to squamous cell carcinomas. However, not all actinic keratoses become cancerous and may even regress completely. Actinic Continue Reading
What To Do After A Skin Biopsy
By Alexandra Matkevich RN Due to our climate, Australians are at a high risk of skin cancer and sun related changes to the skin. It is recommended to go for regular skin checks with your GP or dermatologist. If there is any cause for concern, your Continue Reading
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
'Skin cancer' is an umbrella term used to describe a number of possible abnormal growths originating from cells resident in the skin. The different variants of skin cancer are given their names based on the type of skin cell from which they Continue Reading
Skin Cancer Types and Management
About skin cancer Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world. The three major types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. SCCs and BCCs are the most common Continue Reading
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a relatively new treatment for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancer and sunspots. A photosensitising agent is applied to the treatment site for several hours prior to activation of the cream with a specialised light Continue Reading