In this episode Dr David Lester talks to us about all things skin related. He shares his knowledge on checking our skin and what we need to look out for. He also discusses skin cancer, sun protection and the importance of vitamin D. 

You can book an appointment with Dr David Lester at Australian Skin Face Body in Horsham at 03 5382 0897. You can also find more information about Australian Skin Face Body here. You could also get a referral from your GP, or call your local health service to find a provider. West Wimmera Health Service also has nurse-led skin check clinics, for our locals!

Interested in the topic and looking for more?

Looking for some more information about skin cancer? Check out the Cancer Council, Better Health Channel and Health Direct websites. 

Dr Lester spoke a bit about UV, are you interested in finding out more? Check out this page about UV from SunSmart. You can also find easy to access information about the UV levels where you are via:

• The free SunSmart app
• The SunSmart widget
• The Bureau of Meteorology website / app

Dr Lester also talked about Vitamin D and how often we need to see the sun to get it. For more information on the UV and vitamin D connection check out the SunSmart website. Or  if you would like more information on Vitamin D in general you can find it here.

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