Skin Cancer Surgery Blogs and Ideas by Dr Mark Gittos FRACS(Plas) – International Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery expert based in Auckland NZ
What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a common type of skin cancer. It can develop anywhere on the body, although it most commonly appears on the face, the neck, and the back – the areas that are generally exposed to the sun the most. Like any other cancer, melanoma is an abnormal growth of cells that
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What Is the Best Time to Get a Skin Cancer Check? – Benefits of Winter Skin Cancer Check Changes in your skin happen as you get older. Some skin changes are a result of ageing and others a result of accumulated skin damage due to sun exposure or lifestyle choices. Winter is a great time
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Sun Protection Tips to Minimise the Risks of Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in New Zealand and everybody is at risk and should take precautions. It is never too early or late to start improving your sunbathing habits to help lower your risk of skin cancer. Most skin cancers
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What Are the Different Types of Skin Cancer and What Causes Them Skin cancers owe their name to the cell type that becomes malignant when that type of cancer occurs in the body or skin. You should keep a close watch on your skin and have regular skin checks to reduce your chance of skin cancer. Here are the types
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