Melanomas (Part 1) - Melanomas: Risks, Reality and You

Are you at risk of developing a melanoma?   Dr George Moncrieff explains how “one episode of severe sunburn doubles your lifetime risk of melanoma.  And using a sunbed ever, just using it once, increases your risk by 20%. And...in young people, in people under 35, that risk is actually increased by 59%.”   Listen to this episode where Dr Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson delve into risk factors in more detail, as well as...  Explaining who is genetically at risk of developing a melanoma Discussing how common melanomas are now compared to some years ago Debating whether doctors are using the right approach to spotting and diagnosing melanomas.   Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a range of emollients designed for the management of dry skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis.  Everyone’s skin is unique and what works for one person, may not work for another. That’s why AproDerm has developed the AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack. This pack contains all four of their emollients varying in their formulation, consistency and hydration, giving you the choice to find a routine which suits you.   Find out more here. IG: https://www.instagram.com/aproderm/  FB: https://www.facebook.com/AproDerm   We hope you find this podcast interesting and helpful. Please leave us a review or email [email protected] with any feedback on this episode or suggestions on skin-related topics that you would like to hear about in future podcasts.  The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.