Skin Cancer check
Skin cancer check and mole removal are available at Skinique Beauty. It is well equipped with the advanced computerized skin scanning and bulk billed. Dr. Henry Nguyen’s expertise is devoted to the provision of high quality skin cancer screening and management.
Skin Cancer facts:
- Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70.
- Skin cancers account for 80 per cent of all new cancers diagnosed each year in
- Australia, making it by far the most common cancer diagnosed.
- More than 1,000 people every day are treated for non-melanoma skin cancer.
- More than 10,000 Australians are treated for melanoma each year and more than
- 1,200 Australians die from melanoma each year
- Skin cancer appears to be increasing rapidly in Australia
- Nearly three quarters of a million suspected skin cancers are removed in Australia annually.
Early Detection is Crucial
Each year in Australia, around 1,200 people die from skin cancer. Yet skin cancer is an almost totally preventable disease; 95 per cent of skin cancers are treatable if they are detected early. Regular checks of your skin should detect any suspicious lumps or spots as soon as they develop. Generally speaking learn what to look for and make sure that you or someone else checks ‘hard-to-get-at’ places such as your back, back of your neck and ears and backs of your legs on a regular basis. Most skin cancer is curable if caught early.
Remember, if in doubt, book a consultation with Dr. Nguyen
What type of changes to my skin should I be looking for?
Moles - Any new moles; a change in current moles; lumpy texture; pain; itchiness; scabs; crusts; and bleeding.
Pigment - Any change in skin pigmentation can be a sign of skin cancer. Look especially for brown or red spots that are rough or scaly in texture.
Sores - Any sores or scabs that are non-healing or reoccurring can be skin cancer. These sores are especially common on the face, ears, lips, nose and hands.
Mystery Scars - Some cancers that develop look like scars that are firm to the touch. If you have developed a scar that the origin is a mystery, it may be cancer.
Texture - Any change in skin texture or appearance can be a warning sign
Be on the lookout for rough or scaly patches; lumps and bumps; and discolored skin.
Four main types of skin cancer:
1/ Melanoma – is the rarest, yet most dangerous form of skin cancer. It can appear at any age and on any area of the body, not only those exposed to the sun. The first sign of a melanoma is usually a change in a freckle or mole, or the appearance of a new spot on normal skin. There may be a change in size, shape or colour of a spot and the surface texture may change. Early detection is vital.
2/ Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) – SCCs arise from the cells above the basal layer of the epidermis. They grow more rapidly than BCCs and may become larger over a number of months. SCCs usually appear as a flat, scaly area that gradually thickens. Bleeding and ulceration may occur and the area could feel tender. SCCs predominantly occur on the head and neck, hands and forearms, trunk and lower limbs. These cancers may spread to other parts of the body if not treated.
3/ Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) – BCCs are the most common but least dangerous form of skin cancer and the most easily treated. They are a malignant tumour formed in the basal cell layer of the skin. They usually appear as a small, rounded lump with a pearly edge and a few visible blood vessels. Other symptoms include bleeding and a sore which will not heal. BCCs occur mainly in exposed areas such as the head and neck, upper trunk and the limbs.
4/ Actinic keratosis (AK) Actinic keratoses, also known as solar keratoses, are small rough or scaly areas of skin due to damage from sun exposure. Some actinic keratoses can turn into squamous cell skin cancer, so it is important to catch them early.
All skin check consultations are bulk billed.
Remember most skin cancer is curable if caught early!
Call us now for an appointment with Dr. Nguyen to reassure all your skin worries on 07 3161 7044
