The Clinic prides itself in its highly trained staff. Skin conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema and rashes are also treated. Full information about the clinic can be obtained at http://www.skindermatology.com.au

1. Skin Health Exposed
Summer puts our skin on display, as we bare ourselves to balmy air and warm sunshine. It’s one of the
joys of living in Australia. But the Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermatology Specialist Clinic sees the more
sinister results of exposure to the harsh Australian sun. And nobody is immune. As we age, the damage
caused by those lazy afternoons spent sunbaking, or the days playing and working in the sun, begins to
show. Even young people can fall victim to the extreme effects of sun damage.
The Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermatology Specialist Clinic has a multi-faceted approach to skin cancer.
Dr Basit Mirza, consultant dermatologist at the clinic, believes that early diagnosis is one of the keys to
successful cancer and other skin treatment Brisbane, and while self-examination is important, every
person, as they age, should have regular professional checks.
People with particularly fair skin, a significant number of moles, a history of sunburn or a family history
of melanoma are likely to have a higher risk of developing skin cancer, but anyone can contract this
disease.
Australia’s ‘National Cancer’
The most dangerous type of skin cancer is melanoma, and Australia has the highest incidence of this
potentially fatal skin cancer in the world; it’s often referred to as Australia’s ‘national cancer’. But
melanoma treatment is actually highly successful if the cancer is diagnosed early. Many people have no
idea that melanoma can arise from seemingly normal skin; the good news is that it can now be
diagnosed before any symptoms can be noticed.
These are strong reasons to submit to an expert skin check by the Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermatology
Specialist Clinic.
Beyond Blemishes
Advances in medicine mean that the Skin Cancer Surgery and Dermatology Specialist Clinic doesn’t just
treat skin cancers; they also use the latest medical technology at the Skin Clinic to assist with skin
rejuvenation.
This includes the treatment of all the skin blemishes we associate with skin damage and ageing. Brown
spots (‘age spots’), facial veins and pigmentation can all be minimised by the use of Intense Pulsed Light
(IPL) therapy. This treatment can also help to tighten the skin, thereby giving you a fresher, more
youthful appearance.
Keep Your Skin Pristine

2. It’s great to have a range of treatments by expert dermatologists to reverse damage or remove and
treat skin cancer. Our grandmothers always said that ‘prevention is better than cure’, and the old maxim
is never more true than for skin protection. It is never too late to begin protecting our skin.
A number of years ago, the Cancer Institute of Australia introduced its ‘Slip, Slop Slap’ programme,
encouraging the population to ‘slip’ on a shirt, ‘slop’ on the 30+ sunscreen and ‘slap’ on a hat.
Generations of young people have benefited from this programme, and it’s now ‘cool’ for kids to wear
hats.
As summer approaches and we look forward to lazy Christmas holidays in the sun, the Skin Cancer
Surgery and Dermatology Specialist Clinic advises people to cover up when they enjoy the Australian
outdoors, and to have regular skin checks to ensure they remain cancer-free and keep their skin in the
best possible health.
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