MBBS, MD, FACD, Director, Sinclair Dermatology, East Melbourne, Vic.
MBChB, MRCP, Dermatology Fellow, Sinclair Dermatology, Vic.
Aust J Gen Pract. 2019 Sep;48(9):614-619. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-03-19-4887.
The incidence of skin cancers in Australia continues to rise. Early detection and timely management are required.
This article presents a framework for skin examinations in primary care and outlines the various measures available to facilitate early skin cancer detection. Common characteristics of malignant cancers are also discussed.
Skin cancer awareness campaigns encourage patients to see their general practitioners (GPs) for complete skin examination. GPs are expected to correctly identify benign and malignant skin lesions and understand their high risk patients. A systematic approach to the skin examination combined with knowledge and awareness of diagnostic tools can aid in the early detection of skin malignancies, and prompt escalation as necessary.
澳大利亚的皮肤癌发病率持续上升。需要早期发现和及时管理。
本文提出了一种在初级保健中进行皮肤检查的框架，并概述了各种有助于早期发现皮肤癌的措施。还讨论了恶性癌症的常见特征。
皮肤癌宣传活动鼓励患者去看他们的全科医生（GP）进行全面的皮肤检查。期望 GP 正确识别良性和恶性皮肤病变，并了解其高危患者。结合诊断工具的知识和意识，对皮肤进行系统检查，可以帮助早期发现皮肤恶性肿瘤，并在必要时及时升级。
