Skin Checks & Skin Cancer Care in Dalyellup
At Dalyellup Family Medical Centre, we are dedicated to supporting our local community stay safe from the sun. The Dalyellup Skin Care Clinic commenced in 2013 and has been seeing patients ever since. We are pleased to assist patients living in Bunbury and the South West.
Why Have a Skin Check?
Skin cancers can often be treated successfully if found early. Regular skin checks help identify:
- Sun-damaged skin that may need treatment or monitoring
- Moles or spots that have changed in size, shape, or colour
- New or unusual skin growths
Our Skin Cancer Services Include:
- Full body skin checks
- Assessment of moles, freckles, and sunspots
- Skin cancer detection and diagnosis
- Minor surgical procedures for biopsy or removal of lesions
- Referrals to specialists if required
- Education on skin protection and prevention
How can I book a Skin Check appointment?
Booking a skin check appointment with a GP in Dalyellup is easy. You can call the clinic directly on (08) 9795 6422 or book online through the clinic’s website to schedule an appointment.
Who Should Get Checked?
Everyone is at risk of skin cancer, but you may need more frequent checks if you:
- Have fair skin, freckles, or light-coloured hair
- Spend a lot of time outdoors
- Have a history of sunburns
- Have a family or personal history of skin cancer
Why should I get a skin check?
Skin cancers including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma often start as changes to your skin. They can start as new growths or in precancerous lesions, changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time. An estimated 40% to 50% of fair-skinned people who live to be 65 will develop at least one skin cancer. Early identification is important.
What happens during a skin check?
Your GP will examine your entire body for moles, freckles, or spots that may have changed. They may use a dermatoscope to look at skin lesions more closely.
Can skin cancer be treated?
Yes. Early-detected skin cancer is usually treatable. Treatments may include surgical removal, minor procedures, or referral to a specialist if needed.
Is the skin check painful?
No, a skin check is a non-invasive and painless procedure. Any minor procedures, like mole removal, are done under local anaesthetic.
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