A QML collection room is now located within our clinic
QML Pathology Opening Hours
Monday–Friday
7.30am – 15.30pm
Skin Health
Australia enjoys an outdoor lifestyle, however one of the downsides to this is that we are the skin cancer capital of the world. With the highest rates of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, an annual skin check is imperative for all adults over the age of 18.
At Generations Medical, our Skin Health service provides comprehensive skin checks, mole monitoring, and expert treatment for all skin concerns. Our experienced doctors use advanced dermoscopy tools and clinical expertise to detect and treat skin conditions early, giving you peace of mind.
Whether you need a routine annual skin check, have a concerning mole, or require treatment for a diagnosed skin cancer, our team is here to support you with compassionate, thorough care.
How we look after your skin health:
Protecting against skin cancer
As with any other disease, prevention is better than cure. To reduce the risk, The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that you:
- Seek shade between 10am and 4pm
- Protect your skin with clothing, a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever you’re outdoors, remembering to reapply it every 2 hours, especially after swimming
- Avoid tanning beds or sunburn
- Examine your own skin from head-to-toe on a regular basis
- Have an annual skin check with a trained doctor.
How to get a skin cancer check
Call us for an appointment – a standard 15 minute appointment is sufficient.
During your annual skin cancer check, your doctor will check your skin thoroughly using advanced training and specialised tools to check your moles for any signs of cancer.
As well as a physical exam, your skin cancer check includes a discussion of risks and advice on how to protect yourself from the harmful effects of Australia’s intense sunshine.
When to get a mole checked
If you’re concerned about a particular mole, then please see your GP immediately. Don’t wait for your annual skin health check. It’s worth getting a mole checked if it has changed in:
- Size
- Shape
- Elevation
- Colour (including fading of colour)
- Has become itchy, painful, or bleeds
What if we find something
Early identification makes the treatment of suspect lesions a much more simple process. We may take a biopsy (small tissue sample) of any suspicious moles.
If skin cancer is detected, then we would almost always remove it using:
- Surgery with a local anaesthetic
- Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen)
- Curettage (scraping)
Our Skin Health Team
Dr Stephen Loo
MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Tara Hillister
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Eriko Yamashita
FRACGP, DRANZCOG, MD
Dr Nicole O’Sullivan
MBBS (Hons), FRACGP
Dr John Bennett
BA (Hon) FACHI FRAGP MBBS PhD
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