Mole map New Zealand

Mole map New Zealand

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This year, New Zealand pushed Australia out of the top position for the highest per capita rates of invasive melanoma in the world. A study published in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that while rates of invasive melanoma have begun to decline in Australia, they are on the rise in New Zealand. Researchers believe this is in large part due to less education and awareness around the issue in New Zealand as compared to Australia. With a large number of sunny days per year, a thinner ozone layer than most areas of the world and a high proportion of fair-skinned people, New Zealand faces many challenges when it comes to preventing skin cancer.

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Mole map Auckland

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According to Melanoma New Zealand, approximately 11 people in New Zealand will be diagnosed with skin cancer today. Over the years, New Zealand has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the highest skin cancer rates in the world. The large proportion of fair-skinned people with outdoor lifestyles in a particularly sunny environment are the main factors to blame.

Combination skin treatment

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Combination skin presents people around the world with a skincare challenge. How do you deal with skin that is both oily and dry? Both breaking out and flaking? While it is definitely a challenge, there are some things those with combination skin can do to make their skincare routine easier and their skin clearer.

Mole map Wellington

Mole map Wellington

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New Zealand and Australia have the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. With a large amount of fair-skinned people, lots of sunshine and outdoor lifestyles, it is a perfect storm for skin cancer. According to Melanoma New Zealand, over 4,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma in New Zealand each year. But when caught early, it is highly treatable. That’s why checking your moles and knowing the options that exist locally for diagnosis is so important. Below, we’ll go over what you need to know about checking your moles and the mole map options available in Wellington.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma symptoms

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If you have recently been diagnosed with skin cancer, you may have been told that you have basal cell carcinoma but have no idea what that actually means. Knowing the symptoms and signs of basal carcinoma will help you to understand how it occurred and for others, it could lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

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Dry white spots on skin: are those dangerous?

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One of the most common causes of dry white spots on skin is a condition called pityriasis Alba which is Latin for white scaly patches. These may look alarming and the fact they show up after sun exposure can make us question if they are dangerous. The good news is that in almost all cases they are not harmful and are nothing to worry about.

Squamous cell carcinoma symptoms

Squamous cell carcinoma symptoms (SCC)

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Most of us are aware of the usual signs of skin cancers – moles that look strange or start to change in shape or become itchy or crusty. But squamous cell carcinoma is a different type of skin cancer that looks unusual compared to those we might be on the lookout for. Squamous cell carcinoma symptoms may be harder to spot, but it is still possible to see clearly the signs and to catch it before it becomes harder to treat.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: what is it?

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Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. It forms when squamous cells begin to grow uncontrollably in the top layers of the skin, called the epidermis. In most cases, it is caused by repeated exposure to UV rays over time.

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Common skin lesions

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Most of us will experience some skin disorders or conditions at some point in our lives. Whether a simple rash or a severe disease like melanoma, many types of skin lesions can occur on our body’s largest organ. In this post, we look at the most common skin lesions, their characteristics and typical courses of treatment.

Ocular Melanoma Symptoms

Ocular Melanoma symptoms

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What is ocular melanoma and what are ocular melanoma symptoms? We usually associate melanoma as being a type of skin cancer that causes moles and skin tumors. However, there is another type of melanoma that develops in the eye, known as ocular melanoma. It is the most common form of eye cancer – despite being incredibly rare.

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