Skin & Hair topics
Sun safety
Australia has one of the highest incidences of skin cancer in the world. We also have some of the most beautiful beaches and holiday spots in the sun.
Take a tip from the Cancer Council, and slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat
Animation: UV radiation damages your skin
View our animation to see how exposure to the sun's harmful rays cause tanning and skin damage.
Burns: how to treat
A burn is an injury to the body's tissue resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity or sunlight. Read about first aid for burns.
Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body fluids. Our bodies need a certain amount of fluid daily to maintain all the body systems with the minimum considered to be 4 glasses of fluid per day (the ideal amount is considered to be 8 glasses).
Dehydration and hot weather
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Eyes in the sun
People know of the dangers of sun to our skin. But many people do not know that too much sun can damage the eyes.
Heat rash or prickly heat
Heat rash or prickly heat is caused by blockage of sweat glands during times of high heat or humidity, causing itching or prickling of the skin.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke occur when the body's cooling system is overloaded; heat stroke requires urgent treatment to prevent death or permanent disability.
National Skin Cancer Action Week
National Skin Cancer Action Week is held at the start of every summer to raise awareness of skin cancer in Australia.
Skin cancer risk factors in Australia
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Risk factors for skin cancer include having fair skin and having been severely sunburned in the past.
Slideshow: Sun safety tips
Protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays to avoid sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing.
Sun and skin: exploring the myths
We explore some of the myths that surround sun exposure and the risks of developing skin cancer.
Sun care
Many people still consider tanned skin looks healthy and attractive but long-term sun exposure causes premature aging, wrinkling and damage.
Sun protection with sunglasses
Experts recommend wearing sunglasses whenever the light is bright enough to make you squint, to help prevent cataracts and other eye damage.
Sun safety tips
Helpful tips for playing it safe in the sun.
Sunburn
Skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun's rays. Find out the symptoms, treatment and complications of sunburn.
Sunburn: prevention and treatment
Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both.
Teaspoon guide to applying sunscreen
A helpful guide to how much sunscreen to apply measured in teaspoonfuls.
UV index
The UV Index shows the intensity of the sun`s radiation. Find out how you can use it to avoid skin damage and plan your day`s outdoor activities.
View our animation to see how exposure to the sun's harmful rays cause tanning and skin damage.
Burns: how to treat
A burn is an injury to the body's tissue resulting from heat, chemicals, electricity or sunlight. Read about first aid for burns.
Dehydration
Dehydration is the excessive loss of body fluids. Our bodies need a certain amount of fluid daily to maintain all the body systems with the minimum considered to be 4 glasses of fluid per day (the ideal amount is considered to be 8 glasses).
Dehydration and hot weather
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body. You are at particular risk of dehydration during hot weather.
Eyes in the sun
People know of the dangers of sun to our skin. But many people do not know that too much sun can damage the eyes.
Heat rash or prickly heat
Heat rash or prickly heat is caused by blockage of sweat glands during times of high heat or humidity, causing itching or prickling of the skin.
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke occur when the body's cooling system is overloaded; heat stroke requires urgent treatment to prevent death or permanent disability.
National Skin Cancer Action Week
National Skin Cancer Action Week is held at the start of every summer to raise awareness of skin cancer in Australia.
Skin cancer risk factors in Australia
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world. Risk factors for skin cancer include having fair skin and having been severely sunburned in the past.
Slideshow: Sun safety tips
Protect yourself from the sun's harmful UV rays to avoid sunburn, skin cancer and premature ageing.
Sun and skin: exploring the myths
We explore some of the myths that surround sun exposure and the risks of developing skin cancer.
Sun care
Many people still consider tanned skin looks healthy and attractive but long-term sun exposure causes premature aging, wrinkling and damage.
Sun protection with sunglasses
Experts recommend wearing sunglasses whenever the light is bright enough to make you squint, to help prevent cataracts and other eye damage.
Sun safety tips
Helpful tips for playing it safe in the sun.
Sunburn
Skin of any colour can be damaged by the sun's rays. Find out the symptoms, treatment and complications of sunburn.
Sunburn: prevention and treatment
Sunburn is better prevented than treated. Read about some options for doing both.
Teaspoon guide to applying sunscreen
A helpful guide to how much sunscreen to apply measured in teaspoonfuls.
UV index
The UV Index shows the intensity of the sun`s radiation. Find out how you can use it to avoid skin damage and plan your day`s outdoor activities.
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