Easter closure
Due to the coming Easter public holiday period this practice will be unattended from 5pm Thursday 29th March 2018 until Tuesday 3rd April 2018 at 8am.
Practice update
Thank you to all our patients and referring doctors and your loyalty over the past year. We would like to take this opportunity to give everyone an update on what is happening in the practice.
We welcomed Dr Sue Ng back from maternity leave in mid March. Sue, her husband and daughter have welcomed two beautiful boys to their family. Dr Erin Mullan has increased her hours at the practice and will now be here most Thursdays as well as Tuesdays.
Dermatologists
Dr Jo-Ann See works Mondays and Wednesdays, mornings and afternoons.
Dr Sue Ng is here Mondays, morning and afternoon.
A/Prof Stephen Shumack works Tuesdays morning and afternoon, Thursday’s afternoon only.
Dr Erin Mullan works Tuesday, morning and afternoon and three out of four Thursdays morning and afternoon.
Dr Penny Lee is here every fourth Thursday, morning and afternoon (when Dr Mullan is not here)
Dr Terence Poon works every Friday, mainly morning session, finishing at 2pm. He also works some Wednesdays.
We have five experienced Dermatology Registered Nurses who are here between 8am and 3:30pm are able to assist with most enquiries regarding your treatment when your treating Dermatologist is not in attendance.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
The Practice will be closed from the Thursday 21st December until Wednesday 3rd January, however there will be no Dermatologist in attendance until Monday 8th January 2018.
Please try to stay out of the sun especially during the hottest part of the day, between 10am and 3pm. Remember always use 50+SPF if you need to go out into the sun, and wear a hat and long sleeves where possible.
From all the Dermatologists, Nurses and Admin Staff at Central Sydney Dermatology have a Very Merry and Safe Christmas, A Happy New Year and we hope to see you again in 2018.
Have you had your skin check this summer?
Melanoma is the fourth most common cancer in Australia. One person for every 120 will risk death from melanoma skin cancer by their 85th birthday, and 1 in every 18 being diagnosed with melanoma at some stage before the age of 85.
The good news is that if melanoma is identified at an early stage, simple treatment can bring good results. Whilst there have been significant improvements in treatment options for advanced melanoma over the last few years, prevention measures and early detection of new melanomas remain our best chance to reduce mortality.
Merry Christmas
Central Sydney Dermatology will be closed from Thursday 22nd Dec 2016 until Monday 9th Jan 2017.
We will have a limited opening on Wednesday 4th Jan 2017 and Friday 6th Jan 2017.
All the Dermatologists, Nurses and Administrative Staff would like to wish you a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
Don’t forget your sun protection: Hat, sleeves, SPF 50+ and stay in the shade where possible.
Hope to see you again in 2017.
National Skin Cancer Action Week
Research released this week shows that only 44% of Australian adults are wearing hats when exposed to UV rays, and we’re not seeking the shade during peak UV times. On a positive note we are more likely to use sunscreen.
In light of the findings the Cancer Council and the Australasian College of Dermatologists are reminding Australians to Slip Slop Slap Seek and Slide.
Only 1 in 5 Adults are using three or more sun protective measures. There is a tendency towards applying sunscreen in the morning and thinking you are protected all day, but sunscreen should be the last line of defence.
The most common places that get burnt are the face, head, nose and ears, along with hands and arms. By neglecting to wear a broadbrim hat Aussies are putting themselves at risk.
Dermatologists are regularly treating skin cancers that could have been prevented by using sun protective measures:
Wear a broadbrim hat
Choose clothing that covers your arms and shoulders
Use sunscreen with an SPF 30 or above
Slip on some sunglasses
Stay in the shade
Unfortunately living in this lovely country means that two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70, and we spend more than $1 billion per year treating skin cancer.
Early detection is important, skin cancers can often be treated successfully if spotted early enough. Get to know your skin, what is normal for you and keep an eye out for changes. If you get a new spot or something changes in size, shape or colour get it checked out by your General Practitioner or Dermatologist.
Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Dermatology
As part of their ongoing professional education, our dermatologists and nurses recently attended the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Dermatologists held in Perth. Highlights for Central Sydney Dermatology was the induction of our very own Dr Erin Mullan as a Fellow of College and our senior nurse Cathy Corry being awarded the ADNA travelling scholarship to attend the New Zealand dermatological nurses conference in August this year.
International speakers presented updates on a wide range of dermatological conditions including melanoma, skin cancer, acne, psoriasis and eczema.
The Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists annual meeting was also held concurrently. Updates on laser, injectable treatments and the rejuvenation of sun damage were among the topics presented and discussed.
Kleresca
Kleresca®, a new treatment for acne vulgaris has been launched in Australia. It is only offered in Dermatology practices and Central Sydney Dermatology are one of the few privileged to offer it for their patients.
Treat yourself to chocolate this Easter
Whether you ration them out over a couple of weeks or eat all your chocolate eggs before Easter Monday, don’t worry too much about the chocolate binge ruining your skin. Chocolate has an undeservedly bad reputation as a cause of acne but evidence still appears mixed when deciding if it really is bad for our skin.
All About Acne co-chair Dr JoAnn See said there is growing evidence of some links between diet and acne but surprisingly, chocolate isn’t high on the naughty list yet.
Read more –http://bit.ly/1T2sndL
2015/2016 Holiday Period Closure
Central Sydney Dermatology will be closed from Noon on Thursday 24th December 2015 until 8am on Monday 4th January 2016.
If you need urgent attention during this period please contact your General Practitioner or local hospital.