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Your Story Series: Tamara Dawson
From diagnosis to advocacy, Tamara’s story is a powerful reminder of why early detection and sun protection matter.
Your Story Series: Tamara Dawson
From diagnosis to advocacy, Tamara’s story is a powerful reminder of why early detection and sun protection matter.
Your Story Series: Emma
Diagnosed with melanoma at 18, Emma shares how it changed her life, and why sun protection is now non-negotiable.
Your Story Series: Emma
Diagnosed with melanoma at 18, Emma shares how it changed her life, and why sun protection is now non-negotiable.
The A B C D E of skin checking
It is very difficult to the untrained eye to identify melanomas and skin cancers because they can come in many different shapes and sizes. As Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon from...
The A B C D E of skin checking
It is very difficult to the untrained eye to identify melanomas and skin cancers because they can come in many different shapes and sizes. As Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon from the Skin & Cancer Foundation Inc. says, "the earlier a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better the chance of avoiding surgery, or in the case of a serious melanoma or skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death."
Skin cancer: the basics
This blog answers a number of common questions relating to skin cancer including: What is skin cancer? What causes skin cancer? How common is skin cancer? Who is at risk...
Skin cancer: the basics
This blog answers a number of common questions relating to skin cancer including: What is skin cancer? What causes skin cancer? How common is skin cancer? Who is at risk of getting skin cancer? How do I know if I have skin cancer or not? How is skin cancer treated? How can I prevent skin cancer?
UV rays explained and how they affect your skin
You can see sunlight and feel the sun's heat. However, you cannot see or feel ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It’s a common misconception that sun damage only occurs in hot climates,...
UV rays explained and how they affect your skin
You can see sunlight and feel the sun's heat. However, you cannot see or feel ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It’s a common misconception that sun damage only occurs in hot climates, as many people associate damage with the visible signs of sun exposure, i.e sunburn. You may be surprised to learn that the sun’s UVA and UVB rays actually have different, yet equally harmful, effects on the skin. They also have the potential to cause damage in the winter, as well as in the summer.
Staying sun safe: UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is the best solution
This blog looks at the best solution for sun protection. The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma costs the Australian Government around $1.7bn annually. Sunscreen is an effective tool...
Staying sun safe: UPF 50+ sun protective clothing is the best solution
This blog looks at the best solution for sun protection. The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and melanoma costs the Australian Government around $1.7bn annually. Sunscreen is an effective tool in sun protection, but we believe it should be considered as a last resort measure when you have no option but to expose your skin directly to sunlight. It is beyond debate that sun protective clothing is a more reliable means of sun protection.
What does UPF50+ mean?
UPF 50+ is the maximum sun protective rating achievable for fabrics.UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and is the sun protective rating measure for fabrics. UPF50+ means that only up...
What does UPF50+ mean?
UPF 50+ is the maximum sun protective rating achievable for fabrics.UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and is the sun protective rating measure for fabrics. UPF50+ means that only up to 1/50th or 2% of ultraviolet radiation is able to penetrate the fabric which has been tested. A fabric which has been awarded a UPF 50+ rating by the Australian Government is considered to provide excellent protection.
Ordinary Clothing vs. UPF Clothing: What's the Difference?
This blog post compares the protection offered by normal clothes and UPF clothes in order to understand the importance of sun protective clothing.
Ordinary Clothing vs. UPF Clothing: What's the Difference?
This blog post compares the protection offered by normal clothes and UPF clothes in order to understand the importance of sun protective clothing.
Men's Health Week: Dr. Ryan de Cruz answers your questions on skin cancer
Hi, I’m Dr Ryan de Cruz. I’m a Consultant Dermatologist and Director of Southern Dermatology in Melbourne, Australia. With this week being Men’s Health Week, I’m here to talk about...
Men's Health Week: Dr. Ryan de Cruz answers your questions on skin cancer
Hi, I’m Dr Ryan de Cruz. I’m a Consultant Dermatologist and Director of Southern Dermatology in Melbourne, Australia. With this week being Men’s Health Week, I’m here to talk about skin cancer in men, and what we can do to encourage the men in our lives to be more sun-safe.
Skin Cancer Awareness with Dr Brooke Corbett
We caught up with Dr Brooke Corbett for Skin Cancer Awareness Month to chat about skin cancer facts, prevention and early detection.
Skin Cancer Awareness with Dr Brooke Corbett
We caught up with Dr Brooke Corbett for Skin Cancer Awareness Month to chat about skin cancer facts, prevention and early detection.
6 useful tips to help prevent melanoma
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends sun protective clothing as the best way to protect your skin against the sun's damaging rays. SOLBARI UPF50+ garments provide the highest sun protection rating...
6 useful tips to help prevent melanoma
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends sun protective clothing as the best way to protect your skin against the sun's damaging rays. SOLBARI UPF50+ garments provide the highest sun protection rating for fabrics available in the world.
What is the best way to protect your neck from the sun?
The neck is an often overlooked part of the body when it comes to sun protection. Dermatologists agree that the most effective form of sun protection is UPF 50+ sun protective...
What is the best way to protect your neck from the sun?
The neck is an often overlooked part of the body when it comes to sun protection. Dermatologists agree that the most effective form of sun protection is UPF 50+ sun protective clothing.
UPF 50+ clothing explained
This blog explains what the term UPF 50+ sun protective clothing means. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics for sun protective properties. Fabrics...
UPF 50+ clothing explained
This blog explains what the term UPF 50+ sun protective clothing means. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics for sun protective properties. Fabrics are considered to be sun protective is they are rated between UPF 15 and 50+.
Sun Damage Prevention: Don't Forget These 4 Body Areas
Melanoma can appear in places all over the body, including in places that don’t get much sun. The places on the body where melanoma is most often found differ between...
Sun Damage Prevention: Don't Forget These 4 Body Areas
Melanoma can appear in places all over the body, including in places that don’t get much sun. The places on the body where melanoma is most often found differ between men and women.
Dr Michelle Rodrigues answers your questions on melanoma
What are some risk factors that you may not be aware of? Are you at risk if a parent or sibling has had melanoma? Australian dermatologist Dr Michelle Rodrigues joins us for this Q&A.
Dr Michelle Rodrigues answers your questions on melanoma
What are some risk factors that you may not be aware of? Are you at risk if a parent or sibling has had melanoma? Australian dermatologist Dr Michelle Rodrigues joins us for this Q&A.