The Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centre is pleased to announce that we have launched a new second practice in St Leonards, Sydney. We have also developed purpose built premises at G01/15 Atchison St, St Leonards 2065. Read More
Most Australians do not apply enough sunscreen when they go out into the sun. Research has shown that typical we apply half or less of the amount we should apply. If you apply less, then you do not have the protection you thought you had. This can lead to an increase risk of sunburn and increase you chance of melanoma and skin cancer.
It is exciting to share the launch of the this story book which I helped on. Eczema is a common condition in children.
My latest research, in partnership with the Australian Medical Association and Australian Medical Students Association, shows some worrying trends.
Tonight I launched the Australian Medical Association (NSW) sun protection awareness campaign: #Sunscreenburnout. Spoke with Channel 10 national news highlighting the risks of sunscreen burnout by using expired or heat damaged sunscreen, as well as simply not applying enough.
My most recent internationally published article documents the attitudes towards sun protection of attendees to dermatology clinics. It demonstrates that whilst we are aware of the need to sun protect and the ways to sun protect, unfortunately we are still not implementing this message well. It is especially disappointing to see the incidence of sunburn in 18-30 year olds, which means the sun protection messages is failing at times.
Skin is damaged by both UVA and UVB light. UVB rays penetrate the top layers of the skin causing the immediate effect of acute sunburn and the longer term effect of skin cancer by directly damaging the DNA in your skin cells.
Here is a recent interview I gave explaining important aspects about sunscreens.
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