Videos de Guy’s and St Thomas’ Private Healthcare

Skin cancer: clarifying misconceptions - Online interview

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There are many misconceptions about skin cancer. Now summer is here and more people are outside, it's important to be clear on what risk the sun poses regarding this condition. Award-winning consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon Dr Raj Mallipeddi provides expert advice on what people can do to reduce the likelihood of getting skin cancer, and addresses other important questions about it, in this informative video. 00:00 People with dark skin can't get skin cancer. True or false? 00:33 The sun causes skin cancer. True or false? 01:10 Sun damage can only occur in hot, summer months. True or false? 01:42 High SPF protects against skin cancer. True or false? 02:14 Sun exposure is important for Vitamin D production. True or false? To schedule a consultation with Dr Mallipeddi, visit his Top Doctors profile here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/raj-mallipeddi ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh