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Why sunscreen is the only anti-aging product that you need
New York Times
Dr Lena von Schuckmann interviews with Dana Smith from the New York Times to provide an expert opinion on sunscreen use and its role in preventing signs of ageing.
Vulval allergic contact dermatitis
International Journal of Women’s Dermatology
This is a case report of vulval allergic contact dermatitis to acrylates found in female absorbent hygiene products (AHP).
The authors suggest, it is important for AHP users, general practitioners, and gynecologists to be aware of this problem to enable better detection and treatment.
UV Index Phone App
The Cancer Council recommends using sun protection when the UV Index is 3 or above.
The SunSmart Global UV app provides reliable at-a-glance real-time and forecast UV levels for locations across Australia and the world.
UV cannot be seen or felt. It is not like the sun’s light which we see, or the sun’s warmth (infrared radiation) which we feel. Our senses cannot detect UV so it can be damaging without us knowing.
Australasian Melanoma Conference 2023
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
24th – 25th March
Thank you to the AMC 2023 for inviting me to speak at the conference to provide updates from the Primary Melanoma Project, a QLD cohort study investigating risk factors for melanoma recurrence.
The conference was extremely well attended by Dermatologists, Surgeons, Pathologists, Oncologists, General Practitioners and more. I look forward to the next multidisciplinary melanoma conference.
