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What to look out for: harmless mole or potential skin cancer?

The earlier a cancerous mole or skin lesion is found, the easier the treatment and the higher the chances of survival. For the untrained eye, it's not easy distinguishing between harmless (also known as benign) moles and those which need further attention. The ABCD rule has been used by Doctors for more than 25 years to identify suspicious moles. But with the increasing diagnosis of nodular melanomas (about 20% of all cases of melanoma) and smaller melanomas which do not subscribe to the ABCD rule, the EFG rule has been added.

How often should I have a skin check for cancer?

Australia has one of the highest incidence rates of skin cancer in the World. By the age of 70, two in every three Australians are expected to have encountered issues with melanoma and non-melanoma related skin cancer. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has reported that 780,000 skin cancers were diagnosed and treated in 2010 alone. The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, estimate that around 14,000 Australians were diagnosed with Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer in 2017.

Don't risk skin cancer for Vitamin D warn experts

It's hard to know what to do about sun protection when you are constantly reminded about the importance of vitamin D. You can have both, without skin damage or nutritional deficiency. In this blog, we endeavour to tell you how.

How long can I stay in the sun before I burn?

The amount of time you can spend in the sun depends on two main factors: the UV index in your location at a specific time and your skin type. In our latest blog, you can find out more on how these are measured and how long you can stay in the sun before you get sun burned and help prevent skin cancer.

Can a fake tan protect you from getting sunburnt?

This blog highlights that fake tanning products do not protect you from potential sun damage. More worryingly the University of Wollongong found that people who use self tanning products are less likely to protect themselves and are more likely to experience sunburn thinking that they are already protected.

The truth about a suntan

There is no such thing as a healthy tan! The skin produces a dark-colored pigment, melanin, as a shield against further damage from UV radiation. The darkening provides some protection against sunburn: a dark tan on a white skin offers a sun protection factor of between 2 and 4.

Solbari featured in The Daily Mail

Solbari has been featured in The Daily Mail in a healthy guide to gardening. 'The ears, hairline and neck are all hot spots for the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma — yet many people forget to protect these areas when gardening,' says Dr Anton Alexandroff, a consultant dermatologist at BMI The Manor Hospital in Bedford.

Solbari featured in The Times

We are thrilled to see Solbari recognised by The Times as one of the recommended clothing brands with adequate Ultraviolet Protection Factor. Wearing the right sun protective clothing is "the first line of defence against the sun. Clothing with an embedded sun protection factor is a good idea."

Sun protective clothing: Why it's worth it

At Solbari we encourage individuals to enjoy the outdoors while protecting themselves from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sun protective clothing is the best way to shield your skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays.

What does UPF mean?

This blog explains that UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what level of UV radiation is absorbed by the fabric (and is therefore blocked before it reaches your skin).The Australian Government tests and rates the UPF rating of fabrics.

Solbari Sun Protection fabrics are tested and accredited UPF 50+ by the Australian Government

Solbari Sun Protection fabrics are tested and accredited UPF 50+ by ARPANSA, the Australian Government agency responsible for attributing UPF sun protective ratings to fabrics. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and UPF 50+, the highest UPF rating means that only up to 2% of UV can penetrate the fabric.

The best sun protective clothing brands

Dermatologists recommend sun protective clothing as the first line of defence against UV overexposure and the development of skin cancer. It is great that there is also now a growing awareness with the public at large of the benefits of specialised sun protective clothing.

UPF clothing testing explained

This blog explains how the Australian Government UPF clothing testing process works. ARPANSA have been testing and rating UPF clothing since 1990. The UPF clothing ratings awarded range from UPF 15 to 50+. UPF 50+ is the maximum UPF clothing rating achievable.

What are the best ways to treat sunburn?

In this blog we describe immediate actions you can take to treat sunburn. These actions include to cool down, moisturise, decrease the inflammation, replenish your fluids and to protect yourself from further sun exposure by wearing UPF 50+ sun protection clothing.

What are the different stages of Melanoma Skin Cancer?

To determine the stage of melanoma the lesion (the area of the skin being reviewed) needs to be removed along with some healthy tissue and then examined. The lesion will be measured using a microscope in millimetres and some other factors will be considered which are highlighted below. The classification in this blog is a way of describing the stage of development and the risk profile of the melanoma skin cancer.

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