Sunscreen is a topical cream which can be applied to reduce amount of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) that the skin absorbs. Although it is important to remember that sunscreen is not a substitute for sun avoidance or sun protection! Sun avoidance should be practiced during the...
Dr Johann de Wet, leading dermatologist and skin cancer expert recently opened the first dedicated Mohs Micrographic Surgery unit in the Cape Winelands area. Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique with a near 100% cure rate recommended by international skin cancer guidelines and considered the...
Skin cancer screening is a comprehensive review of a patient’s skin for early detection of suspicious-looking lesions. Early diagnosis of skin cancer is imperative. In the case of melanoma, early detection may potentially save your life. Skin surveillance is also a form of cancer screening for...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is typically divided into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancer encompasses basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and is by far the most common cancer in South Africa. Although melanoma is...