My Skin Cancer Centre in Taringa | Dermatologist

My Skin Cancer Centre

Locality: Taringa

Phone: +61 7 3040 4720

Address: Shop 2 / 191 Mogill Road 4068 Taringa, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.myskincancercentre.com.au

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22.01.2022 Skin checks for children and adolescents Many parents ask whether their children need to have their skin checked, and if so how often. In fact, skin cancer is rare in children under the age of 12 years, but melanoma is the third most common cancer in adolescents and young adults aged 17-23. Fortunately the incidence of melanoma in young Australians has reduced since the mid nineties, probably due to the introduction of nationwide sun protection education programmes.... Children rarely have moles when born, but it isn't necessarily concerning if they do. Congenital naevi are moles that are present at, or develop soon after, birth. They can gradually increase in size, grow into raised lesions and can grow hairs from them. These moles are not generally concerning, but should always be watched for sudden changes in shape, colour, if they bleed or are continually irritated. Giant hairy naevus is a large pigmented skin lesion which typically grows lots of dark hairs as well. These naevi are often cosmetically distressing, but, if over 20cm2, are known to be at high risk of malignant (cancerous) change, so are usually removed surgically. Spitz naevi are a variant of childhood skin lesions which can look very much like a melanoma they can be very dark to black, often grow rapidly, and have a starburst pigment pattern which can look . Most Spitz naevi though are fleshy and raised, and can bleed and be irritated easily. They aren't always black. Although uncommon, there is a condition where spitz naevi can be malignant, and are treated as we treat melanomas. Cancerous change is more likely if the child is over 12 years of age. If your child has an odd looking mole or skin lump, or a new or rapidly changing one, it should be checked by a doctor who is confident in diagnosing skin lesions. Sometimes we will remove these lesions to get a proper diagnosis from the pathologists, to ensure there hasn't been any cancerous change. Spitz naevi should be monitored closely. If you have a strong family history of melanoma, your children will have an increased risk of having a melanoma in the future. However, it is imperative that ALL children are protected from the sun from their infancy, and any odd moles are checked. If you aren't sure about something on your child's skin, ask your GP or see your skin cancer doctor or a dermatologist. We also use the consultation as an opportunity to remind the young ones that sun protection is actually important, and isn't just something Mum and Dad nag them about because they have nothing better to do with their time! It is better to be safe than sorry.

22.01.2022 Amazing group of people riding to raise cancer awareness and funds for research.

21.01.2022 Have you, or has someone you know, had melanoma diagnosed? If so, the Melanoma Patients Australia group may have some useful information for you, and provides excellent support services to Melanoma survivors and sufferers. https://melanomapatients.org.au/

20.01.2022 What do the lesions in these photos have in common? They are all melanomas diagnosed and/or treated by Dr Kathy in the past week. Do you have a nasty skin cancer hiding under those winter woolies, or even hiding in plain sight? ... Regular skin checks are imperative to give us a chance to diagnose and manage them in the early stages, giving you the best possible chance of cure. Book your skin check with Dr Kathy now! Call 3040 4720 for an appointment.

18.01.2022 Australia holds the dubious privilege of being the Skin Cancer Capital of the world. If you have ever been sunburned, if you have used solariums, or if you have spent time in the outdoors, whether at the beach, the pool, playing sport, playing at the park, bushwalking, gardening, picnicking, even hanging out the washing, you have been exposed to our harmful UV rays. UV exposure also happens in overcast and rainy weather. This exposure puts you at increased risk of developing... skin cancer at some stage in your life. It is not only a disease of middle and old age. It is a disease that can affect all skin colours and types. Please be careful in the outdoors, follow the Cancer Council recommendations for sun safe behaviours, and be self aware. If you notice an odd, changing or new mark on your skin, if you have a sore that won't heal, you may have skin cancer. Even if you haven't noticed any of these things, you still may have skin cancer which can be detected by a trained doctor. Dr Kathy Myers at My Skin Cancer Centre in Taringa offers full skin checks to identify skin cancers and pre-skin cancer conditions. She offers a wide range of treatment options, as well as advice regarding prevention, warning signs and self monitoring. Book your skin cancer check today. Call 3040 4720 for an appointment. https://www.cancer.org.au//MS%20214%20CCA%20MELANOMA%20POS

15.01.2022 Summer is officially behind us (not that you'd know it), but the sun is with us year round. Have you had your skin checked lately? Have you noticed a new or changing mole? Do you have a spot that just keeps on bleeding, or flaking? These may be skin cancers, and need treatment. Living in Queensland is one of the highest risk factors for developing a skin cancer. Our outdoor lifestyle, warm weather, and high UV index all conspire against us when it comes to skin health.... Book your skin check with Dr Kathy now. If you do have something brewing, it is better to have it found and treated early. Don't delay. Call 3040 4720 today and arrange your skin check appointment !

12.01.2022 A little bit about our Dr Kathy Myers: Dr Kathy Myers is a Queensland native, graduating from Medicine at the Universtiy of Queensland in 1992. She specialised in General Practice, and has worked in Brisbane, Melbourne and Scotland, before moving to the Gold Coast in 2000. She has worked in her own General Practice at Ashmore for more than 19 years now, and still consults there two days a week. In 2006 she completed extra training in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, an...d has been checking skin, and diagnosing and treating skin cancers and other sun related skin disorders, since that time. She has also worked (and continues to do so) at Palm Beach in Skin Cancer medicine. Family circumstances find her now spending a lot of time in Brisbane, so she is now offering skin cancer checks and treatment at Taringa, in MySkin Cancer Centre, 191 Moggill Road, on Wednesdays and Fridays. Dr Kathy is passionate not only about diagnosing and treating skin cancers, but also about educating her patients about prevention, as well as about self monitoring and recognition of skin lesions between regular checks. She is a caring and approachable person who strives to make her patients feel comfortable and safe during their skin cancer checks, and will discuss all relevant treatment options available. To book your skin check with Dr Kathy, please call My Skin Cancer Centre on 30404720 or send an email via our website at www.myskincancercentre.com.au/

09.01.2022 Doctor Kathy is off now for a little holiday with her family. She will be away from today, and will return on 29th January. We would like to wish you all a happy and safe Holiday season. ... Please remember to be sun safe over this hot summer. Seek shade Slip on a shirt Slop on the sunscreen (don't forget those lips!) Slap on a hat Slide on good UV protective sunglasses Reapply your sunscreen frequently too! We would love to see you in the new year to check your skin, and make sure no nasties have popped up. See you then! https://www.facebook.com/cancercouncilaustralia/videos/10156177178583679/?v=10156177178583679

08.01.2022 As Summer slowly fades, and the cooler weather approaches, now is the perfect time to come in for a skin check. Let Dr Kathy check you over for skin cancers and other sun related skin damage, and if you have anything that needs treatment, it can be well and truly over and done with before the next warm season is here. Call 3040 4720 to book a full skin check at My Skin Cancer Centre, 191 Moggill Road, Taringa.

06.01.2022 What are sun spots of the skin? Most of the time, what we mean when we say we have sun spots is the flat brown spots that pop up in sun exposed areas as we get older. We see them frequently on the hands and face, as well as on the arms, legs,and chest. They are usually flat spots of varying colours and sizes. Usually they are brown and round or oval shaped, though they can have an irregular shape too. Sometimes they can be a little flaky. They can occur on skin of all colou...rs, though are more common in fair skinned people. The medical term for a sun spot is solar lentigo. They are not cancerous, but they do indicate that your skin has had a lot of sun exposure and has probably sustained DNA damage in response. The skin in the area is also at risk of cancerous change, so it is important to have regular checks. Sometimes an irregularly shaped or coloured lesion may actually be a melanoma in disguise, and often there are other skin changes in the area, including solar keratoses, SCCs and BCCs. A subtype of melanoma called Lentigo Maligna can look a lot like a solar lentigo, and your skin cancer doctor or dermatologist may recommend excisional biopsy to be sure of the diagnosis in these circumstances. Treatment for solar lentigo can include cryotherapy (freezing) or laser treatment. These treatments can leave marks, and often more sun spots will occur in the area over time. Bleaching agents really don't tend to help. The best treatment is prevention, with diligent sun protection from an early age, though it is never too late to start protecting your skin from the sun! If you have sunspots, or other changes on your skin, you should get your skin checked regularly by your skin cancer doctor, your GP if they are confident in skin diagnosis and management, or your dermatologist. Dr Kathy Myers is happy to help you at My Skin Cancer Centre Taringa. Call 30404720 now to make an appointment for your skin check .

05.01.2022 Dr Kathy is off to the Australasian Skin Cancer Congress this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so won't be at the clinic this Friday. She will be back on deck next Wednesday to do your skin checks, and will be armed with the latest information about diagnosis and management of sun related skin cancers. Book your check now. Call 30404720 for an appointment!

05.01.2022 Important facts on sunscreens - Sunscreens use should be an everyday habit if you live in Australia, especially in high UV areas such as Brisbane - The best sunscreens cover against UVA and UVB... - Choose a sunscreen that will suit the task, examples include waterproof sunscreens if you are going to the beach - Sunscreen use can reduce the incidence of sun spots, BCCs, and other forms of skin cancer - Sunscreen works best when applied about 20 minutes before you go outside. It is essential to reapply it every couple of hours - Lips and eyes are at risk from UV damage too, so don’t forget a good lip balm with SPF 30 or above, and wear a pair of good sunglasses - For daily use consider using a moisturizer or foundation with a Sun Protection Factor rating See more

02.01.2022 Summer is almost upon us (if it ever really left!) Get your skin checked now for skin cancer and other sun related damage, before the long hot summer really begins. Dr Kathy Myers is available to check your skin and to discuss and provide treatment for any problems found.... Call 3040 4720 to book your skin cancer check today! My Skin Cancer Centre 191 Moggill Road Taringa (please note, we are not affiliated with the nearby dermatology practice which is closing soon)