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Skin Checks & Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin

  • melissa2097
  • Dec 2, 2024
  • 2 min read

Queensland has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, making regular skin checks essential for your health. At Alma Street Medical Clinic, we provide whole-body skin checks and use advanced technology, including our digital Mole Scan machine, to ensure thorough assessments. Our doctors are also skilled in skin cancer excisions, skin flap repairs, and skin grafts repairs if treatment is needed.

Why Are Skin Checks Important?

Skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early, which is why it’s recommended to have a full-body skin check annually. Detecting changes in moles or spots early can save lives.


First Signs of Skin Cancer

Look out for:

  • New spots that appear suddenly

  • Changes in the size, shape, or colour of moles

  • Sores that don’t heal

  • Itchy, tender, or bleeding spots

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to book a skin check with your doctor.


Who Is Most at Risk?

Anyone can develop skin cancer, but those at higher risk include:

  • People with fair skin or freckles

  • Individuals with a history of sunburn

  • Outdoor workers or those exposed to the sun frequently

  • People with a family history of skin cancer


How Is Skin Cancer Diagnosed?

During a skin check, the doctor will examine your skin for unusual spots or moles. Using our digital Mole Scan machine, we can take detailed images to monitor changes over time. If anything looks suspicious, a small biopsy may be done to confirm a diagnosis.


What Does Treatment Involve?

If skin cancer is detected, treatment options include:

  • Skin cancer excision: Removing the affected area surgically.

  • Skin flaps or grafts: Advanced techniques to repair the skin after removal.

Your doctor will discuss the best treatment plan for your condition.


Debunking Myths About Skin Cancer

  • Myth: Skin cancer only affects older people. Skin cancer can develop at any age, especially with repeated sun exposure.

  • Myth: Tanned skin is healthy skin. A tan is a sign of sun damage, increasing your risk of skin cancer.

  • Myth: Sunscreen is only needed on sunny days. UV rays can cause damage even on cloudy days, so always protect your skin.


Prevention Tips

  • Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, even in winter.

  • Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses when outdoors.

  • Avoid sun exposure during peak hours (10 am to 4 pm).

  • Avoid tanning beds, as they increase your risk of skin cancer.

  • Schedule annual full-body skin checks.


Book Your Skin Check Today

At Alma Street Medical Clinic, we’re committed to protecting your skin. Our whole-body skin checks and advanced digital Mole Scan technology help detect changes early. Book your annual skin check today to stay proactive about your skin health.

Your skin is your largest organ—protect it! Call the clinic today (07) 4922 3300

 
 
 

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Alma Street Medical

150 Alma Street

Rockhampton QLD 4700

PO Box 566

Rockhampton QLD 4700

Ph: 07 4922 3300

Fax: 07 4922 1500

E: reception@almastreetmedical.com

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