Melanoma pathophysiology, UVA exposure and prevention

Melanoma risk is not static. It is influenced by how Australians live, work, and expose their skin to ultraviolet radiation every day. In this webinar and Q&A session, Prof Pascale Guitera (Melanoma Institute Australia) unpacks the pathophysiology of melanoma, with a focus on UVA exposure, year-round photoprotection, and what this means for everyday general practice. Delivered in collaboration with La Roche Posay, this webinar teaches how to: Interpret UV index information and apply it to patient counselling Explain the role of UVA exposure in melanoma development and prevention Advise patients on appropriate sunscreen use, including formulation and quantity Distinguish between mineral and chemical sunscreens in clinical contexts Understand regulatory considerations affecting sunscreen availability Apply current Australian melanoma screening principles in general practice If you would like a clearer framework for discussing UV exposure, risk, and screening with your patients, watch the replay to get real-world guidance you can apply immediately in clinic. Prefer a visual format? Watch this podcast here. About Prof Pascale Guitera Prof Pascale Guitera is Director of the Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and faculty member of the Melanoma Institute Australia. She is holding her academic position at the University Of Sydney with a particular interest in new diagnosis tools for skin cancers.    Next steps in your learning journey 🎓 Micro-Courses in Skin Cancer Explore short, single-topic CPD modules for focused learning in skin cancer medicine. Complete in less than 10 hours from $95. ➡️ Browse Micro-Courses >  🎓 Certificate Courses in Skin Cancer Dive deeper with our university-assured, structured pathway from foundation to subspecialisation to elevate your skin cancer knowledge. ➡️ Explore full program > 🎓 HealthCert 365 subscription Prefer flexible learning across many topics? Access 4,000+ CPD hours on-demand with HealthCert 365 — anytime, any topic, one flat annual fee. ➡️ Discover HealthCert 365 >