Dr. Jeet Garud
Dr Jeet Garud is a Specialist GP and an Accredited Skin Cancer doctor with a passion for skin cancer diagnosis and management
About Dr Jeet Garud
MBBS, FRACGP(Australia), MRCGP(UK), Master of Medicine (MMed) in Skin Cancer
I am a Specialist GP and an Accredited Skin Cancer doctor. I am passionate about the prevention and treatment of Skin Cancer.
Over the years I noticed an urgent need for skin cancer services in Primary care which led me to further my training in skin cancer.
Services
Skin Checks
Dr Jeet can conduct a comprehensive skin check service. Early detection saves lives.
Skin & Dermatological Conditions
Dr. Jeet has a keen interest in diagnosing and managing dermatological conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings.
Surgical Procedures
Dr Jeet has experience a number of surgical procedures related to skin cancer and other skin disorders.
Field Treatments
Dr Jeet can utilise cutting edge topical treatments to deal with skin damage.
Wart Removal
Dr Jeet can remove problem warts with a number of different treatment options.
Men’s Health
Statistically, men are at higher risk of a number of conditions – Dr Jeet is passionate about education and early detection.
General Practice
Dr Jeet is a Specialist GP and a Fellow of the the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners(RACGP).
Mole Mapping
Stay proactive with our mole mapping service. Detect changes early. Schedule your session now for a healthier tomorrow.
FAQs
Melanoma is a highly aggressive form of skin cancer that can spread rapidly to other parts of the body, making it potentially life-threatening. When detected early, before it has a chance to metastasize (spread), the chances of successful treatment and cure are significantly higher. Also, when detected early often the reconstruction is often possible using simple direct closure without the need for complex flaps and grafts.
Skin Cancers can present in various ways as pigmented and non-pigmented lesions. SCAN your skin for a spot that is:
- .S – Sore. A spot that is tender, itchy, scaly or bleeding and does not heal within 4-6 weeks
- C – Changing. Change in size, colour or texture.
- A – Abnormal. Looks and feels different or stands out as compare to your other moles.
- N – New. lesion that has appeared on your skin and is not disappearing after 3- 4 weeks.
During a skin check your skin will be examined closely in sections by a skin cancer doctor. Lesions are examined using a hand held magnifying device called dermat scope .All findings will be documented. You may have baseline images of moles taken for future reference which are stored in your Dermengine profile. Sometimes it is not possible to distinguish between a skin cancer and a non cancerous lesion on examination. In that case a biopsy is done where a small piece of tissue is taken under local anaesthesia and sent to a pathologist for examination.
Mole mapping or Total Body Photography establishes a baseline record of a patient's moles and skin lesions. This initial record serves as a reference point for future comparisons, making it easier to detect subtle changes over time.
It is recommended for people with a high risk of melanoma.
Some individuals have a higher risk of developing melanoma due to factors such as a family history of melanoma, a personal history of skin cancer, fair skin, numerous moles, or a history of excessive sun exposure.
Mole mapping helps early detection of melanoma by identifying .new moles, changes in existing moles, or detect suspicious features that might indicate melanoma at an early stage when it is more treatable. It can reduce the need for unnecessary. biopsies
Frequency of skin cancer checks depend on individual risk factors and there are no specific guidelines or screening programmes. Individuals who are at risk of skin cancers should get an annual skin check. Anyone with a high risk of skin cancer – multiple non-melanoma skin cancers or history of melanoma should get a 6 monthly skin check. Anyone with a high risk of melanoma, strong FH of melanoma, multiple moles should also consider Total Body Photography(TBP).
- Pale or freckled skin, especially if it burns easily and doesn’t tan.
- Red or fair hair and light-coloured eyes (blue or green)
- Unprotected exposure to UV radiation, particularly a pattern of short, intense periods of sun exposure and sunburn, such as on weekends and holidays.
- Actively tanned or used solariums.
- Weakened immune system from a medical condition or using medication that weakens immune system such as long term use of steroids and immunosuppressives.
- Lots of moles, or moles with an irregular shape and uneven colour.
- A previous skin cancer or a family history of skin cancer.
95 % of skin cancers are caused by exposure to UV radiation to sun exposed regions. Skin cancer can develop on any part of the body including the bottom of the feet, fingernails, inside the mouth, eyes, breasts and genitals.
If someone has had a melanoma, they have a 15-25 % increased risk, highest in the first 2 years of diagnosis More frequent skin checks are recommended for early detection of new melanomas, non- melanoma skin ca and potential recurrence For invasive melanomas, we usually recommend 4 monthly checks for 2 years and then 6 monthly for the next 3 years. Yearly thereafter. For in-situ melanomas we recommend 6 monthly skin checks for 2 years and then yearly thereafter. We advise self skin check and lymph nodes every 2 months and to report anything new or changing.