Northern Skin Doctors

02/11/2026

A quick dab can be less than you need.

Cancer Council advises about 35 mL, or seven teaspoons, for an average adult’s full-body application: one teaspoon for each arm, each leg, the front, the back, and the face, neck and ears together.

Apply 20 minutes before heading outdoors. Reapply every two hours and after swimming, sweating or towel-drying. Follow the product label.

Use sunscreen alongside covering clothing, a broad-brimmed hat, shade and sunglasses.

Application guide: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/causes-and-prevention/sun-safety/sunscreen/advice

28/10/2026

If a skin procedure is recommended, it is reasonable to ask what the plan involves.

Useful questions include: Why is this procedure recommended? What are the alternatives and risks? What scar should I expect? Will I need to adjust work, exercise or travel while the wound heals?

Treatment planning depends on the diagnosis, the site and your individual needs. If another doctor has already arranged a biopsy, ask about bringing or sharing that pathology result for your consultation.

Surgical-care information: https://www.northernskindoctors.com.au/skin-cancer-surgery

26/10/2026

Is mole mapping the same as a skin check?

They do different jobs. Total-body photography creates a record that your doctor can compare over time. A skin check is a medical examination. Photography supports that assessment; it does not replace it or diagnose every spot.

FotoFinder is available at our Smithfield clinic. Your doctor can discuss whether it is appropriate for your individual risk and history.

Learn more: https://www.northernskindoctors.com.au/fotofinder

21/10/2026

A skin check, a concern about one spot and a planned follow-up may need different appointment arrangements.

If you are unsure which option fits, call 07 4038 2088 before booking. Let our team know if you have been asked to return for a particular review or procedure.

Dr Rowan Gibbs and Dr Win Hein provide skin checks at our Smithfield clinic. Check the current appointment options here:
Dr Rowan Gibbs: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/smithfield-QLD-4878/northern-skin-doctors/doctors/dr-rowan-gibbs-2
Dr Win Hein: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/smithfield-QLD-4878/northern-skin-doctors/doctors/dr-win-hein-3

Please keep personal medical details out of social-media comments.

19/10/2026

Planning a visit to Northern Skin Doctors? Check the location on your booking before you travel.

Our Smithfield clinic is at Shop 2, 2–6 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield.

Our Port Douglas clinic is at 21–23 Warner Street, Port Douglas. Dr Ben Ireland provides skin cancer consultations and treatment there. Some additional technology or services may require an appointment at Smithfield.

Services and appointment availability vary by location. If you are unsure which clinic or appointment type you need, call our team on 07 4038 2088.

Port Douglas information and booking link: https://www.northernskindoctors.com.au/port-douglas-clinic

17/10/2026

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14/10/2026

If your doctor arranges a biopsy or another test, make the results plan part of the conversation.

Before you leave, ask:
• How and when should I expect the result?
• Who should I contact if I have not heard back?
• Will I need another appointment or any other follow-up?

Do not assume that no news means a normal result. Some results take time. Contact the clinic if you are unsure about your results or followup arrangements. If you have been given wound care instructions, ask about anything that is unclear.

For questions about an NSD appointment, call 07 4038 2088. Please avoid sharing private medical details in social media comments.

12/10/2026

Ever wondered what your doctor is looking through during a skin check?

A dermatoscope is a handheld magnifying instrument used to examine a spot more closely. This examination is called dermoscopy. It is one part of an assessment that also considers your history and any changes you have noticed.

Sometimes a spot needs further assessment, including a biopsy. A biopsy takes a tissue sample for examination in a pathology laboratory. Your doctor can explain why it is recommended and what the next steps involve.

You can ask questions at any stage. Patient information: https://www.northernskindoctors.com.au/faq

11/10/2026

Book with Dr Win Hein, expert skin checks, clear next steps.

Skin checks and skin cancer care in Smithfield and Port Douglas. Northern Skin Doctors offers biopsies, surgery and FotoFinder mole mapping. No referral needed.

10/10/2026

Meet Dr Rowan Gibbs at Northern Skin Doctors in Smithfield, Cairns. Dr Gibbs is a GP with interests in skin cancer medicine, dermoscopy and facial skin cancer surgery.

Skin checks and advice tailored to individual risk. No referral required.

Book with Dr Gibbs:
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/smithfield-QLD-4878/northern-skin-doctors/doctors/dr-rowan-gibbs-2

Skin checks and skin cancer care in Smithfield and Port Douglas. Northern Skin Doctors offers biopsies, surgery and FotoFinder mole mapping. No referral needed.