Research assistant, The University of Queensland
Katie is a research assistant at The University of Queensland's Dermatology Research Centre.
How should I add sunscreen to my skincare routine now it's getting hotter?
Oct 12, 2023 07:32 am UTC| Health
Sun exposure is the number one cause of skin cancer including the most deadly form, melanoma. High levels of sun exposure cause an estimated 7,200 melanomas in Australia each year. Too much sun exposure can also lead...
How long does it take for skin to repair after sun exposure?
Jan 25, 2023 04:44 am UTC| Health
Its impossible to avoid the Aussie sun entirely, but Australians are well aware of the dangers of too much exposure. Some 40 years of Slip Slop Slap (and more recently added, Seek and Slide) campaigns have reinforced this,...
4½ myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
Jan 06, 2020 09:10 am UTC| Health
Many Australians are reluctant to use sunscreen, even though its an important element in preventing the skin cancers that affect about two in three of us at some time in our lives. The Cancer Council says myths about...
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