How sun damage changes skin over time Persistent redness across the upper chest or décolletage is a common concern, particularly in people with a long history of sun exposure. Unlike temporary flushing or irritation, this...

If you have spent years in the Australian sun, there is a very real chance you will develop actinic keratoses at some point in your life. I see them every single day in clinic. Sometimes...

Ever run your fingers across a spot on your skin that feels a little rough, like very fine sandpaper? It might not look like much, but that small, flat, gritty patch could be your skin’s...

You might have seen the headlines recently claiming that daily sunscreen use causes Vitamin D deficiency. Here’s what you actually need to know.   A well-run study - but context matters First, credit where it’s...

If you’ve looked into supplements lately, you’ve probably come across the buzzword NAD⁺. NAD⁺ - short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide - is a molecule your body depends on for energy production, cellular repair, and healthy skin...

By Dr Austin Lang | Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer), Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, FRACGP Chief Medical Officer, Actaskin   Cancer starts when something goes wrong in how our cells...

Let’s clear something up: Any change in the colour of your skin caused by UV light is a sign of skin damage. Any tan is an injury to the skin, putting you at risk not...

The sun is both healer and hazard. It fuels our body’s vitamin D production, yet it’s the leading cause of melanoma in Australia. Striking the right balance between getting enough sun and protecting our skin...

"I have olive skin, so I don’t have to be as careful with sun protection" It's a common belief that individuals with olive skin are somehow protected from skin cancer. Many of us fall into...