To mark the start of Skin Cancer Awareness month, Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid explore one of the most common, and far too often misunderstood, skin health concerns: skin cancer.

From genetics to UV exposure and sunbeds, they explain what skin cancer is, why it develops, and who’s most at risk. They also delve into the science of melanin, its role in skin protection and damage, and explain key techniques like mole mapping.

You’ll also learn how to identify the most common types of skin cancer and when it’s time to seek professional advice - because early detection can make all the difference.

It’s the first day of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and this episode is the perfect place to start if you want to better understand the signs of skin cancer, reduce your risk, and protect your skin.

If you want to know more about any of the issues discuss din this episode, speak to a trusted healthcare professional or head to the patient information leaflets on the British Association of Dermatologists' website: https://www.bad.org.uk/patient-information-leaflets/

Have any questions? Send them over to [email protected] 

Find us on Instagram @AfterHoursSkinClinic

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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