Dr. Venu Kondamudi, Skin Clinic Robina

27/04/2020

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02/04/2020

We want to take this time to reassure all of our patients WE ARE STILL OPEN during this difficult COVID-19 period, for any skin cancer related appointments.

As you know, we are working tirelessly to get through the time ahead. We are taking every step necessary to keep our team and patients safe with screening of all appointments, temperature taking on arrival, all clinic contact appointments minimised to 15 minutes (exception some high risk head and neck cancers) and following the ever changing guidelines by Queensland Health.

Please do not hesitate to call us for an appointment.

29/04/2018

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18/09/2017

07/02/2017

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10/06/2016

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21/05/2015

Non Melanoma Skin cancer and Vitamin B3

VITAMIN B3 AND SKIN CANCER

Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 (not nicotinic acid) has been shown to be an effective way of treating solar keratoses (“sun spots”). There is also evidence that vitamin B3 can prevent common skin cancers.

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight increases the risk of skin cancer by
damaging the DNA in skin cells, and suppressing the immune system’s anti-cancer response.

Vitamin B3 protects against this immune system suppression.

It does not prevent damage to the skin cells caused by UV radiation, so it’s still very important to stay sun smart and avoid excessive exposure to sunlight

The effective dose of vitamin B3 is 500mg. It’s important to take the correct form of vitamin B3. Make sure the tablets are nicotinamide or niacinamide and not nicotinic acid/niacin, which may cause side effects.The correct form of vitamin B3 comes as 500mg tablets. Take one per day.

How effective is vitamin B3 for treating solar keratoses or preventing skin cancer?

Early research has shown that vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) 500-1000mg per day, taken orally, was effective in a group of patients with significantly sun damaged skin. The observed effects were:

In a double-blind study of over 380 patients (average age 66) with at least two non-melanoma skin cancers in the last 5 years, the rates of new non-melanoma skin cancer diagnoses were 23% lower in the nicotinamide group (500mg bd) compared to the placebo group. The appearance of actinic keratoses were reduced in the supplement group as well by 11% at 3 months of treatment and by 20% at nine months.

Vitamin B3 is not a cure for solar keratoses. People with solar keratoses should use one of the other treatments such as a prescription cream or cryotherapy (freezing) in conjunction with vitamin B3 for the best results.

Vitamin B3 does not protect against sunburn. It is not a substitute for sunscreen and other protective measures to reduce UV exposure.
But for people who have numerous non melanoma skin cancers, it is another option Available. Please discuss with your doctor for further info.

Side effects

Side effects from nicotinamide are uncommon at the recommended dosage of 500mg per day. Some people experience an upset stomach, nausea or diarrhoea.
Vitamin B3 taken as nicotinic acid commonly causes unpleasant hot flushes.

05/05/2015