Skin Facts

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Know your Skin
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Some useful Facts about our skin

• It is the largest organ of the human body
• It is the heaviest organ of the human body
• It is a component of the Integumentary System
• Beside other functions it envelopes the body
  surface and thus provide protection to the inside
  of the body

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Structure of the skin

• With naked eyes

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Structure of Skin

• Microscopic

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Skin Cancer

• A fact that cannot be ignored- Skin cancer is the
  most common form of cancer in Australia. Skin
  cancers can kill and their seriousness shouldnt
  be underestimated. As of any other cancer, skin
  cancers are of several types and subtypes, they
  also differ in their aggressiveness accordingly.

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Types of Skin Cancers
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What should we do ?
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Things to do

• Regular Self Skin Check (SSK) is a good tool
• Skin check by physicians have higher cancer
  pick-up rate
• Early diagnosis can favour outcomes
• Any change in the shape, size or texture of
  moles, if noted, one should seek prompt doctors
  advise
• Sun protection can play a vital role in skin
  cancer prevention
• Knowing more about your skin helps in looking
  after it and maintaining their health

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Have you had a skin check recently?

• Book an appointment at Station Road Medical
  Centre today for a skin check.