Skin Checks and Treatment of Skin Cancer

Skin Checks and Treatment of Skin Cancer

Regular skin checks are vital in Queensland. We provide thorough assessments and onsite treatment for skin caYour skin is your body’s largest organ, and its health is vital to your overall wellbeing. Conditions that irritate, inflame, or damage your skin can lead to redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort. These issues may arise due to allergies, environmental factors, genetic predisposition, or underlying medical conditions.ncers and other skin conditions.

Why Regular Skin Checks Are Essential

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia and can develop and spread quickly. Living in Queensland, where sun exposure is high, increases the risk significantly. Early detection of changes in moles, freckles, or other blemishes can save lives by preventing the need for extensive surgery or radiation therapy.

  • Check for changes: Monitor your skin for any new or changing spots.

  • Seek help promptly: Book an appointment with your GP if you notice irregularities.
  • Have hard-to-see areas checked: Ask someone to assist you in examining your back or scalp

Treatments and Procedures We Offer

 

  • Skin Excisions:At Gympie Day and Evening Clinic, our doctors can carry out skin excisions to treat melanoma and non-melanoma skin tumours.

  • Skin Biopsies:A skin biopsy may be taken by our GP’s for the purpose of closer examination and diagnosis of skin cancers, such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

  • Cryotherapy: Our doctors provide Cryotherapy treatment for the benefit of our patients in the treatment of both benign and some malignant skin conditions. Cryotherapy is a non-invasive, quick and effective hyper cooling treatment where liquid nitrogen is applied to sunspots or skin cancers killing the abnormal cells around it. As the skin heals, healthy skin cells will grow where the abnormal skin cells once were.

Consult with your Doctor regarding any skin concerns. Our skilled team can treat any unwanted spots or skin lesions