Melanoma and Skin Cancer Management
The first step to diagnosis is a thorough examination of your skin surface using expert dermoscopy. In addition to identifying early skin cancer we will assess your risk for future skin cancer. We will inform you about strategies for future surveillance that are appropriate to your risk. These might include self examination, checks with your GP, dermatological checks and options for imaging of moles with body mapping or dermoscopic imaging.
There are frequently a variety of options for treatment. We will fully inform you in regard to your diagnosis and treatment options so that you can base your decisions on a full understanding of the issue at hand.
The Victorian Melanoma Service, based at the Alfred Hospital, is Victoria's only fully multidisciplinary treatment service for melanoma. It was founded by Professor Kelly in 1994 and from 2018 has been headed by Dr Victoria Mar. It provides the full range of specialties and specialized treatments for all stages of melanoma.
General Dermatological Services
A careful assessment and accurate diagnosis are vital to the successful management of skin problems. We offer a comprehensive assessment by experienced experts, a full explanation of the problem and a timely solution that acknowledges your own presences for treatment.
We treat:
Skin Tumours:
- • Melanoma surveillance
- • Skin and mole checks
- • Basal cell carcinoma
- • Squamous cell carcinoma
- • Melanoma
- • Actinic keratoses and Bowen’s disease
General Dermatology:
- • Acne
- • Birthmarks
- • Eczema
- • Excessive sweating
- • Genital Dermatology
- • Hair loss (Alopecia)
- • Melasma
- • Psoriasis
- • Rashes
- • Rosacea
- • Urticaria (Hives)
- • Vitiligo
Skin Infections:
- • Impetigo
- • Molluscum
- • Nail fungus
- • Scabies
- • Warts