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SKIN CHEX ADELAIDE - SKIN CANCER CLINIC

Skin Chex Adelaide Skin Cancer Clinic, is committed to the primary care focus of prevention and early detection of skin cancer. The earlier skin cancer is detected gives the best protection against skin cancer.

The highest rates of Melanoma in the world are found in Australia and New Zealand. Melanoma is the second most common cancer in men and the third most common cancer in women, excluding non-melanoma skin cancers.¹(Reference: Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Cancer data in Australia, AIHW Canberra, 2020, viewed 22 July 2020, available from aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-Australia. Viewed and sighted in the Cancer Council Australia booklet: Understanding Melanoma January 2021 edition).

Exposure to direct sunlight, unprotected when the ultraviolet (UV) index reaches 3 and above and genetic predisposition; are high risk factors for skin cancers. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the major cause of skin cancer.

Every year in Australia, it’s estimated that over 200 melanomas and 34,000 other skin cancers are caused by UV exposure in the workplace.¹(Reference: Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) Cancer data in Australia, AIHW Canberra, 2020, viewed 22 July 2020, available from aihw.gov.au/reports/cancer/cancer-data-in-Australia. Viewed and sighted in the Cancer Council Australia booklet: Understanding Melanoma January 2021 edition).

Having regular, annual skin checks is one of the most important recommended guidelines for early detection of skin cancer.

At Skin Chex Adelaide Skin Cancer Clinic, we provide our patients with important information on the prevention of skin cancer.

We also combine our skin checks with the latest Fotofinder^TM Skin imaging technology, for detecting early signs of skin cancer.

The Fotofinder^TM Skin imaging technology also digitally stores the skin images which provides an objective comparison of previous and current skin images for monitoring of single and multiple moles. Thereby detecting early skin changes and avoiding unnecessary skin excisions.

We are passionate about the latest advancement in skin cancer diagnosis and management and actively engage in ongoing and continued Skin cancer education and research.

Make your appointment for your skin check today.

OUR SERVICES

Skin Checks

At Skin Chex, our skin doctor had attained higher training, qualifications and experience in Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery.

Single Mole Digital Monitoring

We combine the latest Fotofinder^TM Skin imaging technology into our Skin check examinations for single mole digital monitoring.

Multiple Mole Digital Monitoring

Multiple moles are monitored by taking baseline photos with the latest Fotofinder^TM Skin imaging technology, during your initial visit.

Skin Biopsy

Diagnostic Skin biopsy is performed under local anesthetics, using aseptic techniques, for suspicious lesions, which are sent for histopathology confirmation.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy procedures are done for the removal of viral warts and other benign skin lesions on a sun damaged skin. This procedure involves freezing the wart, mole, or spot with liquid nitrogen.

Surgical Procedures

Skin cancer excisions are performed under local anesthetics, using an aseptic technique in our modern treatment room. This procedure is done by injecting the mole or spot with a local anesthetic to numb the area.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Skin Chex Adelaide Skin Cancer Clinic, is committed to the primary care focus of prevention and early detection of skin cancer.

Benefits

Why Choose Us

Professional Services

At Skin Chex Adelaide Skin Cancer Clinic, our courteous and well-trained staff provide a high level of professionalism with excellent bed side manner, in our modern and comfortable Clinic environment.

Modern Skin Cancer Technology

We incorporate the latest Fotofinder^TM skin imaging technology with mole-analyzer into our Skin check examinations to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment of Skin cancer.

Continued Support Services

Our primary focus at Skin Chex, is the prevention and early detection of possible Skin cancer. Our higher training in Dermoscopy, Skin Cancer Medicine and Skin Cancer Surgery gives us the advantage to provide continued support services to our patients.

Skin care

WHAT ARE THE WAYS TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER?

Wear sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible; shirts with long sleeves and long pants.

Choose loose-fitting clothing to keep cool in the heat.

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Apply sunscreen generously to the clean and dry exposed parts of your skin, 20 minutes before going outdoors. Use sunscreen with SPF 30+ or higher, which has broad-spectrum and is also water-resistant.

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Remember to re-apply sunscreen every two (2) hours, while out in the sun or more often if sweating, out on the beach swimming, or working with water outside.

Wear round, broad, or brimmed shady hats when out in the sun.

Avoid going outdoors during the middle of the day when the ultraviolet (UV) radiation level is high and strong.

Download a UV app and avoid going outside when the UV index reaches 3 and above. Seek shade when outdoors during the middle of the day, when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is high and strong.