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SkinSafe

📍Gawler, SA
Our mission is simple. Detect. Treat. Prevent. At SkinSafe, we are solely focussed on providing a dedicated skin cancer service to you.

26/02/2026

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common type of skin cancer that develops from the squamous cells in the outer layer of the skin. It often appears as a thickened, scaly or crusted spot, a sore that doesn’t heal, or a tender, rapidly growing lump — particularly on sun-exposed areas like the face, ears, scalp, and hands. Unlike basal cell carcinoma, SCC has a higher risk of spreading if left untreated, especially when it grows quickly or occurs on high-risk areas. The good news is that when detected early, most SCCs are very effectively treated with surgical removal.

If in doubt, get it checked out. Be safe with SkinSafe.

22/02/2026

A lentiginous junctional naevus is a completely benign type of mole. “Junctional” means the pigment cells sit at the junction between the top and deeper layers of the skin, and “lentiginous” describes the way those cells are spread out in a thin, linear pattern along that layer. Clinically, these moles are often flat and evenly pigmented brown. They’re not skin cancer, but they can sometimes look similar to early melanoma under dermoscopy, which is why they’re often biopsied or removed to be safe. Once confirmed on pathology, they’re considered harmless.

If in doubt, get it checked out. Be safe with SkinSafe.

18/02/2026

Key Indicators of Melanoma (ABCDE Rule)
1️⃣ Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other.
2️⃣ Border: Irregular, notched, scalloped, or poorly defined edges.
3️⃣ Colour: Multiple shades, including brown, black, red, white, or blue.
4️⃣ Diameter: The spot is typically larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser), though they can be smaller.
5️⃣ Evolution: The mole is changing, growing, or evolving in size, shape, or color.

⚠️ Other Warning Signs
New Spot: A new, unusual spot or a “mole that looks different from all your other moles”.
Sensation Changes: Itching, tenderness, or pain.
Texture Changes: The spot becomes scaly, hard, or lumpy.
Bleeding: A mole that oozes or crusts.
Non-healing: A sore that does not heal within a few weeks.

If in doubt, get it checked out. Be safe with SkinSafe.

12/02/2026

This dark spot on the patient’s back was confirmed to be a mildly atypical compound melanocytic naevus.

🤔 What does this mean?

A mildly atypical compound melanocytic nevus is a benign (non-cancerous) mole with slightly unusual features under a dermatoscope.

In other words, it’s not skin cancer! 🥳

If in doubt, get it checked out. Be safe with SkinSafe.

Address

14 Adelaide Road
Gawler South, SA
5118

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Website

http://www.skinsafe.au/

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