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:

favicon  Wear a broadbrim hat

favicon  Choose clothing that covers your arms and shoulders

favicon  Use sunscreen with an SPF 30 or above

favicon  Slip on some sunglasses

favicon  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.

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.

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For more about Kleresca®

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.

 

Trial results published

Paper accepted for publication in the Australasian Journal of Dermatology on Metvix Daylight Phototherapy treatment. Dr See was lead investigator and A/Prof Shumack was a co-investigator on this trial.  Both doctors have been active in training other medical practitioners on this treatment regime. This treatment is a non-surgical therapy for actinic keratoses.

World Congress of Dermatology

A/Prof Stephen Shumack and Dr Jo-Ann See will attend the World Congress of Dermatology in Vancouver (8-13 June).  Dr See is presenting on the latest Non-surgical treatments of skin cancers, Metvix Daylight Phototherapy.

 

2015 ACD Annual Scientific Meeting

From the 16th – 19th May 2015, Dermatologists and nurses from this practice will be attending this meeting in Adelaide.  There will be limited appointments available in this practice during that week.

Both A/Prof Stephen Shumack and Dr Jo-Ann See will be giving presentations and chairing sessions during the meeting.

 

American Academy of Dermatology

A/Prof Stephen Shumack and Dr Jo-Ann See will be attending the American Academy of Dermatology 73rd Annual meeting in San Francisco in late March 2015. Both A/ Prof Shumack and Dr See are members of the Academy.

Dr See is attending lectures on acne, rosacea, skin cancer and recent updates.

 

Asian Acne Board

Dr Jo-Ann See recently attended the Asian Acne Board meeting in Hong Kong.

This board explores the trends in treatment of acne and skin care in a variety of countries throughout Asia.

Dr See’s presentation focused on Adult acne in Asians

Facial Shaping Study

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Annual Leave

A/Prof Stephen Shumack is currently on leave and will return to the practice on 9th October 2014. If any of his patients have queries about their treatment in the next week, one of our other Dermatologists or Registered Nurses’ will be happy to assist