About this episode
Dr Cara McDonald is a Melbourne dermatologist who specialises in skin cancer, rosacea and acne alongside cosmetic injectables.
We explore what skin cancer is, the types including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, warning signs and how it's diagnosed and treated. We also cover genetics versus sun exposure, vitamin D, safe tanning myths, binge sun exposure, melanotan risks, SPF and UV protection, chemical versus mineral sunscreens, how much and how often to apply, sunscreen with makeup, and how often to have a skin check.
What you'll learn
- The main types of skin cancer
- Warning signs of melanoma
- Choosing and applying sunscreen properly
- How often to get a skin check
Topics
- Skin health
- Skin cancer
- Sunscreen
- Dermatology
- Australia
Full transcript
The full transcript for this episode is coming soon.