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Skin Health Series: Veronica's Story

I have an autoimmune skin condition called vitiligo. It began when I was in my late teens, in small stages at first, around eyes, mouth, and joints. It was very damaging psychologically, as my skin, which was olive in tone, began to show pure white patches. It was quite dramatic, very frightening, and often these patches appeared overnight. This condition affects my day-to-day living in that my skin will burn with just a few minutes of sunlight. I could wear sunblock, but do not appreciate the way it feels, and it doesn’t always work well.

Skin Health Series: Michele's Story

I was diagnosed with melanoma one year ago, although I have had always been careful with sunscreen 50+ and I have never sunbathed (but I am fair-skinned and with many moles). Life has changed a lot. I take less 'exotic' trips, and do less walking in the sun and sitting in the park when I'm in the city on the weekends.

Skin Health Series: Pam's Story

I suffer from sun poisoning. I've also heard it called solar urticaria. I've had this since I was 10 years old. When I go in the sun I break out in painful hives, have headaches and feel nauseous and generally unwell. When this condition first appeared, the doctors did not know what it was or how to effectively treat it.

Skin Health Series: Rowena's Story

My skin condition is vitiligo, which I have had since an early age of a few months old. My skin is very sun sensitive and is prone to burning quickly and easily.

Skin Health Series: Madeleine's Story

I live with a condition called erythropoietic protoporphyria or EPP. When I am in sunlight (direct or reflected) for varying amounts of time (can be as little as five minutes) I will develop an excruciating burning pain, swelling, redness or blistering on the skin that is exposed to the sun.

Skin Health Series: Maralyn's Story

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is a skin condition that causes dry, scaly patches. It is characterized by a large number of small, brownish patches with a distinctive border, found most commonly on sun-exposed areas of the skin (particularly the lower arms and legs). I suffer from this condition and have found that keeping my skin covered with UV protective clothing has made a huge difference.

Your Story Series: Meet Kate

About 15 years ago I came up in a rash all over my body after being at the beach. After several months I was diagnosed with Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE). At first I avoided the sun like a vampire, but that meant missing out on activities I enjoy, like horse riding, swimming, playing outside with the dog. I now do lots of outside activities but I cover myself head to toe with sun protective clothing and sunscreen.

Your Story Series: Meet Sonya

My mum, dad and mother and father in law have ALL had sun cancers or sun spots removed. I see so many people of their generation having similar treatments. Now that we have a better understanding of the dangers, our younger generation can protect themselves better - especially with more choices of sun protection methods!

Your Story Series: Meet Kamil

I moved to Australia over 10 years ago. I grew up in northern Europe and it took me a few years to re-calibrate my inner compass and my approach to sun protection! At first I was not paying any attention to Australian sun at all. Once I learned about the risks, my attitude change 180 degrees.

What should I do if I am allergic to sunscreen?

This blog gives consideration to what you might do if you are having an adverse reaction to sunscreen. It may help to switch from a chemical sunscreen to a mineral sunscreen in the first instance. Dermatologists will recommend that you wear UPF 50+ sun protective clothing as an attractive alternative to sunscreen.

Justin Thomas' skin cancer experience

Justin Thomas the American golfer and World number 5 released a picture of his leg having had a melanoma lesion removed in recent weeks. Many followers were shocked by the length of the incision made to Justin’s leg. We are sure this measure was precautionary but also highlights the seriousness of melanoma.

What are sun spots?

Solar keratoses, or commonly known as sun spots are skin lesions that develop as a result of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Their size:These spots usually vary in size from as small as 2 millimetres up to 20 millimetres across. They can also appear as scaly or warty. ...

Could UPF 50+ sun protective clothing replace sunscreen?

This blog highlights the fact that dermatologists see UPF 50+ sun protective clothing as the primary means of sun protection, to help prevent sun burn, skin ageing and skin cancer. Sunscreen is effective, but less reliable form of sun protection than UPF 50+ clothing because it is an application to the skin.

Why do professional golfers wear arm sleeves?

When watching a golf event it's noticeable how many professional golfers wear arm sleeves or sun sleeves. You may wonder, why do they wear them? In our latest blog, we discuss how Adam Scott and Rory Sabattini have been affected by skin cancer and the attitude shared by Rory Mcilroy in regards to sunburn and sun protection.

What does UPF clothing mean?

This blog explains what UPF clothing is. UPF clothing is also known as sun protective clothing, sun protection clothing and in some cases SPF clothing. The blog clarifies that UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and outlines how the UPF rating works in Australia, where the global standard was established.

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