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What is the maximum UPF rating?

This blog confirms that UPF 50+ is the maximum sun protective rating awarded for fabrics. UPF stands for ultraviolet protection factor and is the rating system for sun protective fabrics. Australia formalised the UPF rating system in the 1990s. Solbari Sun Protection offers a range of UPF 50+ sun protective clothing.

What is the survival rate from skin cancer?

According to research undertaken by the Cancer Council the overall five year survival rate for those diagnosed with melanoma currently sits at around 90% in Australia. The research indicated that the survival rate varies depending on gender, age and size of tumour as highlighted in our latest blog.

What is UVR clothing?

This blog confirms that UVR (ultraviolet radiation) clothing is an alternative name for sun protective clothing. Sun protective clothing is also referred to as sun protection clothing, UPF clothing and even SPF clothing. Sun protective clothing utilises fabrics which offer better sun protection than regular clothing.

What’s the difference between a benign and a malignant mole?

This blog explains the difference between a benign and a malignant mole. A common mole is benign and not cancerous. There is a type of common mole, called a dysplastic mole, that can develop into a malignant mole. A dysplastic mole is irregular in shape and larger in size. A malignant mole is cancerous.

What type of clothing should I wear if I have psoriasis?

This blog explains that there is clothing specifically made for those suffering with psoriasis, called psoriasis clothing. Psoriasis clothing incorporates natural fabrics which are super soft to help reduce irritation, inflammation and pain. Psoriasis clothing helps regulate body temperature and excellent UPF 50+ sun protection.

Where can I buy sun protective clothing?

This blog outlines where specialist sun protective clothing brands distribute their product from. The most established UPF or sun protection clothing specialists sell products on their own website. It is important to buy direct from the sun protective clothing brand to make sure that the product is genuine.

Who can I talk to if I have been diagnosed with melanoma?

Discovering that you have melanoma is very troubling news and raises many additional questions. This blog outlines organisations in Australia, NZ, US and the UK who can provide support for those diagnosed with skin cancer and melanoma. Having someone to talk to who has first hand experience of melanoma is invaluable.

Why are men twice as likely to die from melanoma skin cancer?

In this blog we describe how many more men are dying from melanoma skin cancer than women and put forward plausible explanations for why that is the case. Skin cancer is primarily caused by cumulative exposure to the sun. Many men spend considerable time outdoors. Men also don't proactively manage their skin health.

Why do I get moles on my skin?

Moles primarily form when your skin cells are damaged from exposure to sunlight. Which is why people with fair skin tend who are most susceptible to sunburn are likely to have more moles. The vast majority of common moles are harmless or benign, but they can in some cases develop into a malignant or melanoma skin cancer.

Why does sunburn hurt?

This blog explains why we feel pain and experience inflammation of the skin when we get a sunburn. Medical research has revealed that when our skin cells are damaged by ultraviolet light (UV) our body releases proteins which stimulates pain receptors at the injury site.

Your Story Series: Meet George

I guess as you get older you realise health is everything. Nowadays when we have the precious grandchildren I am the first to put hats on them and sunscreen. When I was, younger there was no awareness of skin cancers.

Your Story Series: Meet Elle

In my mid-twenties, I saw my darling grandmother lose large parts of her nose to skin cancer, which made me think more carefully about how much sun exposure I was receiving. I decided to start getting regular skin checks and encouraged my family to do so too.

Your Story Series: Meet Sophie

Having sun sensitive skin, sun protection is very important as I noticed more and more moles appear in recent years in my neck and chest areas. I have to freeze some of them as they grow big with constant itchiness. I also developed chronic skin rash on leg areas which affect daily life badly.

SPF clothing: does it work?

SPF clothing or sun protective clothing is a form of clothing which incorporates functional designs to cover the body from direct sunlight and utilises fabrics which have been tested and rated for its effectiveness of absorbing (or blocking) UV radiation. UPF (or ultraviolet protection factor) is standardised way that fabrics are rated. The Australian Government tests and rates fabrics.

Skin type 1 and skin cancer: What you need to know

In 1975, Thomas Fitzpatrick developed a numerical classification for different skin types as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) ray exposure. To this day the Fitzpatrick Scale remains a recognised dermatological tool for determining human skin pigmentation, the likely impact of UV overexposure on an individual and their risk of skin cancer related issues.

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