Ep 89 Skin Cancer & Sun Protection | Dr Cara McDonald

Episode 89 hosts Dr Cara McDonald (Dermatologist from Melbourne, Australia)

Cara specialises in managing skin cancer, rosacea, acne in addition to cosmetic injectables. She's an international speaker for Allergan Aesthetics and an ambassador for La Roche Posay.

We explore what skin cancer is, how it presents and who should diagnosis and manage it. We then get into the various types of sun creams, how much and how frequently should be used and more!

0:00 Introduction 1:04 Meet Dr Cara McDonald 3:25 Journey Into Dermatology 6:19 From Art to Medicine 9:28 Discovering Cosmetic Dermatology 12:33 Starting Complete Skin Specialists 18:16 Balancing Medical and Cosmetic Work 23:53 Patient Demographics and Trust 27:02 Treating Men's Skin Concerns 30:22 What Is Skin Cancer 33:44 Types of Skin Cancer Explained 35:37 Basal Cell Carcinoma Overview 37:39 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Overview 41:39 Melanoma Risks and Warning Signs 45:36 Pattern Recognition in Diagnosis 54:57 Treatment Options for Skin Cancer 59:12 Non Surgical Treatments Explained 1:01:04 When Surgery Is Necessary 1:03:30 Causes of Skin Cancer 1:07:48 Genetics vs Sun Exposure 1:12:19 Vitamin D and Sun Exposure Balance 1:16:00 Is the Ozone Hole a Risk 1:19:56 Safe Tanning Myths 1:22:22 Binge Sun Exposure Risks 1:25:07 Skin Pigment and Melanin Differences 1:27:43 Melanotan Risks and Side Effects 1:30:37 How to Protect Your Skin 1:33:59 Understanding SPF and UV Protection 1:36:53 Chemical vs Mineral Sunscreens 1:39:25 Choosing the Right Sunscreen 1:42:10 How Often to Reapply Sunscreen 1:44:30 Sunscreen and Makeup Tips 1:48:40 When to Get a Skin Check 1:53:30 Individual Risk and Screening Frequency 1:55:45 Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide Explained 2:00:30 Sun Protection Habits Today 2:03:05 Final Skin Safety Advice 2:05:40 Wrap Up and Contact Details

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