Most people assume skin cancer looks obvious - a dark, angry lesion that's impossible to miss. The reality is often quite different. Some of the most serious skin cancers start as subtle changes to an existing mole or a new spot that doesn't look particularly alarming. That's precisely what makes them dangerous.

There's a common assumption that skin checks are for people who fit a particular profile - fair skin, a family history of melanoma, years of working outdoors, or a past that involved a lot of sun exposure. It's an understandable assumption, but it's also one that stops a lot of people from booking an appointment they would genuinely benefit from.

In March 2026, SkinGP was proud to lead Melanoma March Woodend at Campaspe Park - a community walk raising funds for life-saving melanoma research through Melanoma Institute Australia. Thank you to everyone who joined us, donated, and helped make it a success.

Dr Rhian Pickard has joined the SkinGP team. Patients transferring from another clinic should be aware that Dr Pickard does not have access to previous medical records or clinical images from other practices. To arrange the transfer of your records, please contact reception to complete a Medical Records Authority form. Record transfers can take up to four weeks to process.

Dr Loshna Devamany will commence maternity leave at the end of March 2026. We are very excited for her and wish her all the best during this special time. If you have any questions about your care during this period, please do not hesitate to call the clinic on (03) 9969 5000.

Meet Dr Manan Chadha | Skin Cancer Doctor MBBS, MRCGP (UK), FRCGP (UK), FRACGP DCH (UK), Dip. Dermatology (Cardiff, UK), DFSRH (UK) Fellowship in Aesthetic & Anti-aging Medicine.

One of the most common concerns patients have before a skin check isn't the appointment itself, it's not knowing what happens next. What if something is found? What does a follow-up actually involve? How long before you hear back about a biopsy?