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A common misconception in public health is that the risk of skin cancer drops along with the temperature. When the weather cools, many Australians put the sunscreen away, assuming that if it’s not hot,it can’t be doing skin damage. However, temperature and ultraviolet (UV) radiation are two completely different things. Temperature is about infrared heat - it’s why you feel warm or cold. UV radiation is invisible, and it damages your skin at a cellular level no matter what th

Doctor Dermis shares their insights as a Gold Coast Skin Cancer Clinic on the most common skin cancer in Australia, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and signs to look out for.

As a skin cancer doctor, this is one of the most common questions I’m asked in the clinic—almost daily. My answer is always the same: The best sunscreen is the one you will actually wear. A big part of my job is helping patients prevent sun damage in the first place—not just treating it when it appears. You can buy the most advanced formula in the world, but if it feels too greasy or uncomfortable on your skin, it’s going to stay on the shelf. Compliance is the most important