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Time for our weekly #MelanomaMonday A great prognosis for this customer as the lesion was spotted and treated early! If you are concerned about a mole that is new or changing please get it checked out ASAP. #Mole #SkinCancer #Cancer

Happy Bonfire Night! 🎆 Whatever you may be doing to celebrate, remember safety comes first! Are you heading to a public display or staying cozy at home tonight? 🔥 #BonfireNight #Fireworks

It is National Stress Awareness Day! Did you know stress can have a profound effect on your skin? From breakouts to dry patches! Your mind & skin are connected✨ Take a deep breath & check out these 10 stress busters: bit.ly/4jy9zFM

Don't let skin checks slip just because it's jumper season! 🧥 Even as we cover up for the cooler months, it is vital to keep monitoring for changing lesions. Early detection saves lives. Stay skin aware! 🩸✨ #SkinCheck #MelanomaAwareness #EarlyDetection

#MelanomaMonday This lesion does not look classically "suspicious" or what people may think "suspicious" looks like! The ABCDE model is a great guideline to follow when looking at your own moles - bit.ly/4yNLjEr #SkinCancer #Cancer

🔬 Post 3 — “The scary mole was real…” 🎃This Halloween, don't just look out for ghosts and monsters. Look out for changes on your skin, too. ABCDE: Asymmetry • Border • Colour • Diameter • Evolving 🖤Sometimes the scariest-looking thing is the one you shouldn't ignore.

🩸Post 2 — “The mole had a secret…”

👀 Post 1 — Something was hiding on Clara’s back…

👀 Something isn’t quite right… This Halloween 🎃 follow Clara’s story over 3 days as we uncover something hiding in plain sight — and why knowing your skin matters. Would you know what to look for? Check your skin. Know your ABCDEs. 🖤 #MoleCheck #SkinHealth #ABCDE

#MelanomaMonday #Melanoma is the most serious type of #skincancer, if not caught early it can metastasize and spread cancer's to other areas of the body. Don't be scared of the possible outcome, putting off a skin-check. Get checked out ASAP⏲️

It’s time to upgrade your moisturiser🧴 As the weather cools down, your skin needs a little extra love 💖Swap light summer lotions for a creamier, richer formula to lock in hydration against cold air. #SkincareRoutine #SkincareTips

❄️ Cold weather doesn't have to mean dry skin. Hands can dry out fast in the cold. Keep a rich hand cream by the sink and pop on some gloves if it's freezing out🥶 #SelfCare #HealthySkin #DrySkinRelief

Are you missing that summer glow?🌞 Having a "tan" is actually proof of skin damage. Did you know that using a tanning bed before age 35 can increase your melanoma risk by up to 75%?😮 If you love the bronzed look, fake it don't bake it🧴 #NoSafeTan #KnowTheFacts

🦴 #WorldOsteoporosisDay staying active outdoors can support bone health. Walking, gardening&other weight-bearing activities help keep bones strong, while sensible daylight exposure supports vit D production☀️Enjoy outdoors safely, avoid sunburn&protect your skin when needed💚

#MelanomaMonday What is a lentigo maligna?🤔 It is an invasive type of skin cancer that develops when slow-growing pre-cancerous cells penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin! When caught in an early stage, it has a much better prognosis. Early detection can save lives💙

❄️With winter fast approaching❄️ Some common skin conditions to look out for: 🧴 Dry, flaky skin 🔴 Eczema flare-ups 💋 Chapped lips 🖐️ Chilblains ❄️ Psoriasis flare-ups Moisturise regularly, avoid very hot showers & don’t forget SPF! ☀️ #WinterSkin #SkinHealth #Skincare

Another update from Moley on his New Zealand Adventures🇳🇿 Sunglasses and sunscreen applied🧴😎 He is having the best time! #SunProtection #OctoberHalfTerm #Holiday

🚨 UK melanoma cases have reached a record high. New data analysed by Cancer Research UK shows annual diagnoses have risen above 20,000 for the first time. Read the full article to find out more. #Melanoma #SkinCancer #SunSafety bit.ly/3TICQTT

🍂 Autumn still means UV protection! ☀️ Choose broad-spectrum SPF 30+ to protect against UVA&UVB 💧 Try a daily moisturiser with SPF 30+ 💋 Protect lips with SPF 15+ balm ⏰ Apply 15–30 mins before going outside&reapply during extended outdoor time. Protect your skin all year🧴

National #NoBraDay,supporting #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 🎀 Breast awareness isn't just about feeling for lumps, it’s about looking at your skin too.Take a moment to check your breasts for new or changing moles. Report any unusual changes to your GP.🔎 📷#BreastCancerAwareness

#MelanomaMonday incoming🚨 #BasalCellCarcinoma is not always itchy or bleeding! It is so important to also look at other factors, such as changing colours🔍 If you are concerned about a new or changing mole, don't hesitate to get checked out ASAP⏲️ 📷#SkinCancer #Cancer