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John Mckenna talks to Dr Edward Upjohn MB.BS MMed FACD FACMS, a dermatologist in Melbourne, Australia, about different types of skin cancers and treatments. Dr Edward Upjohn talks about the three different types of skin cancers and how to potentially identify them: · Melanoma · Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) · Basel cell carcinoma (BCC) Your General Practitioner (GP) is the best starting point if you notice something different on your skin. They use a device called a dermatoscope to examine skin spots and are trained in biopsy which means removing a sample of your skin to test, and if required your GP may refer you to a dermatologist. A skin cancer known as a melanoma can look like a mole and can be serious. Talk to your GP if you notice a new spot on your skin or an existing spot that has changed in shape, colour or is feeling uncomfortable. Non--melanoma cancers can cause soreness and can look like a pimple. Dr Edward Upjohn spoke about advancements in treatments over the past 20 years, such as creams