Melanoma and Skin Cancer News

by Karen StapletonGeneral Skin Checks, Skin Cancer Treatments, Types of Skin Cancer

Melanoma and Skin Cancer

At Drummoyne Dermatology we will provide you with the latest news and research on Melanoma and Skin Cancer.

Below are some recent authoritative articles on Skin Cancer and Melanoma.

Melanoma (5)

Melanoma Risk Calculator | Alfred Health
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Melanoma Institute Australia
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Melanoma awareness for teenagers (YouTube)

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A concise summary on Melanoma
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Skin Cancer: Types and treatment
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Skin Cancer (2)

How to examine your skin
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Body Mole Map
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Essential Medical Specialty Service remains open

Dermatology News

Drummoyne Dermatology is an Essential Medical Specialty Service and remains open. We have instigated what we believe to be gold standard precautions to keep you safe.

Aldara Imiquimod: A Revolutionary Topical Treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

Skin Cancer Treatments

Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent types of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of people every year. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of non-melanoma cases. While typically not life-threatening, BCC can be disfiguring and require extensive surgical interventions.

Radiotherapy

Skin Cancer Treatments

Radiotherapy for skin cancers is usually for patients over 60yrs, with large or difficult to treat tumours. The advantage of radiotherapy for these tumours is that a skin graft or flap is avoided. The treatment is painless and the patient does not feel sick or...

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Skin Cancer Treatments

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is treatment for superficial types of skin cancer. PDT is effective in treating solar keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen’s disease) and superficial basal cell carcinomas. It has a cure rate of approximately 80%. PDT or...

Efudix Treatment

Skin Cancer Treatments

Efudix is a topical cream that is commonly used to treat precancerous skin conditions, such as actinic keratosis and Bowen’s disease. The cream contains a powerful medication called fluorouracil, which works by killing rapidly dividing cells. It is typically applied to the affected area once or twice daily for several weeks.

Treatment of Wart with Duofilm

Skin Treatments

BUY Duofilm extrastrength gel Brown elastoplast tape or waterproof Leukoplast tape. Duofilm extrastrength gel needs a prescription made up by a compounding pharmacy. DIRECTIONS Apply Duofilm extrastrenth gel to wart after shower. “Set” with hairdryer (low heat) –...