Melanoma can be a hair-raising experience: in the front line against skin cancer

By Bryson Ferreira
Updated May 25 2016 - 7:19am, first published 3:44am
TWO FOR ONE SERVICE: Hairdresser at Iko Iko Hair in Orange Jess Lamrock says she always looks for moles and melanomas on her clients like Jacq Boulton (pictured) and urges them to see a doctor if she notices any abnormalities. Photo: STEVE GOSCH
TWO FOR ONE SERVICE: Hairdresser at Iko Iko Hair in Orange Jess Lamrock says she always looks for moles and melanomas on her clients like Jacq Boulton (pictured) and urges them to see a doctor if she notices any abnormalities. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

HAIRDRESSERS can play a vital role in the battle against skin cancer by alerting clients to spots or nodules on their scalps, according to an expert dermatologist.

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