Dr Melinda Dalman

03/09/2025

Day 14 after commencing “Efucal” treatment for my solar keratoses, and seven days after the last application of cream (note this is NOT a cosmetic treatment. It’s firmly medical, to prevent progression to skin cancer).
I’m well and truly sick of being blotchy and especially of being flaky. I’m still shocked by how extreme the solar keratoses are on my upper lip. I think my sunscreen application may have lacked vigilance in this site, so my hot tip is pay attention to it!! Lanolin has been my sanity saviour because it instantly soothes the discomfort and softens the scale, but it’s embarrassingly shiny. My take home advice is that you need to prepare for at least two weeks of annoyance from this treatment. I know from years of experience it is worth it, but it’s been humbling to go through it and have my patients’ concerns validated. It’s very bloody annoying!! I’ll keep you posted on the recovery.

25/08/2025

Day six of “Efucal” (our nickname for the chemo/Vit D cream concoction) for solar keratoses. People often ask “can I cover them?”. The answer is yes, but it’s tricky and for a non makeup wearer would be pretty much impossible. This is my effort today.
So far undergoing treatment has been a minor irritation. The cream stings for half an hour after each application. I have been more annoyed by not being able to do my normal skincare (it would dilute/displace the Efucal) which means my skin feels dry as the desert. It is a bit embarrassing to be so blotchy at work, too. Luckily you lot are a pragmatic, kind-hearted bunch 😂🫶🏻.

23/08/2025

Strap in for a serious of awkwardly unpleasant pics of my face. It’s finally that time - time to fight the good fight against my solar keratoses. Despite decades of excellent sun management my very fair skin knows I’m 50, and it’s throwing me a consequently reasonable share of skin cancer threats. I’m on day three of chemotherapy/vitamin D cream treatment when things start to get spicy. I’m putting it on my whole face, but “splodging” it on generously to my loud and proud solar keratoses on my forehead, mid cheeks and the extremely pesky upper lip area. Await the mayhem to come…

17/08/2025

A cool thing happened today. Anna and I snuck into my old medical school at Royal Melbourne Hospital to find my name on an honour board for getting the highest aggregate marks in the fourth year exams. There is another familiar Ballarat name on there - check out 2003 - our own Dr Alana Tuxen, dermatologist extraordinaire.

12/08/2025

I had a great day in Geelong today learning from renowned cosmetic physician Dr Jimmy Wang, updating my knowledge about all sorts of emerging cosmetic treatments and trying out Byryzn Opuluxe, a skin booster new to the Australian market. Here I am, nice and shiny after having my first treatment. I definitely like the product more than I like the name!! Words should have vowels, except for “rhythm”. I like that word 🤓.
More on Byryzn to come….

29/07/2025

I’m excited to be stocking ESK, Evidence Skincare. This is an Australian owned and manufactured brand, formulated with ingredients which have been scientifically demonstrated to benefit all sorts of skin issues. It’s great for sensitive skin, pigmentation, acne and rosacea.

27/07/2025

LOOK AT THIS!!!! Heather, my sister who many of you know from Raglan Street Clinic, has talked about the perfect set up for a physio practice for years. To my absolute delight she is turning her vision into action and building the dream set up, with spacious, comfortable consulting rooms alongside a gym and running track (with awesome parking!). Now her and her colleagues can go straight from in room treatment to the gym for assessment and exercise plans. It’s going to be ace for everyone, from elite athletes to keeping elderly patients on their legs and in their homes. Please everyone like and follow her page so she knows it’s not just me who thinks this will be awesome for Ballarat.

I CAN FINALLY TELL YOU! I’m thrilled to announce my dream practice, Ballarat Health in Motion (affectionately “BHM”) is on its way! More details to come but I can tell you this will be an innovative health provider for our city with a crack team, next level facilities and the convenience of a central location, great parking AND a warm welcome to all. My physiotherapy colleagues and I look forward to “moving health forward” with you.

30/06/2025

Good morning from team Raglan. Nothing like morning chats around the coffee machine with a great group of women 🩷🩷🩷🩷. How do you keep your chin up on the wintery Ballarat mornings? ❄️ ☔️

04/06/2025

Dr Madeeha is new to Ballarat so you can still get in without a long wait. Get on it!

04/06/2025

Righto all the wonderful medical receptionists I’ve worked with over the years (and if you think I’m thinking of you, I am!) or any who I’m yet to meet and want a new workplace to try, we need to add to the crack team we have at the front desk before THEY crack! I think we are a pretty nice bunch to work with at Raglan Street Clinic. If you’re interested drop a resume in at 23-25 Raglan St, Ballarat Central.

25/05/2025

Dr Hafeez is an exciting new addition to our Raglan St family. She has worked for many years in her country of birth as an obstetrician and gynaecologist. She has brought her young family to Ballarat and is retraining as a GP here. She now offers her years of expertise in gynaecology and obstetrics to general practice. Antenatal care, gynaecological problems and IUD insertion and removal are her areas of particular skill. I’m looking forward to more gorgeous pregnant bellies in my waiting room, and more women of all ages, with all the wondrous glories of womanly challenges 🩷🩷🩷

Are you looking for a new GP or seeking womens health services in Ballarat?

Dr Madeeha Hafeez is now taking appointments at Raglan Street Clinic.

Dr Madeeha is a GP with a special interest in women’s health. Appointments available for new and existing patients Monday to Friday.

Call us to book in
Ph. 43290799

20/05/2025

Get your workplace sorted for winter with our crack team of vaccinators.

Need influenza vaccinations for your staff this winter but haven't had the chance to sort something out?
We are still taking bookings for onsite clinics and voucher orders.
Visit our website at the link below for information and booking enquiries or call us today. Ph. 43290799.

https://www.chhn.com.au/workplace-services