Grenz Ray Therapy
Grenz Ray Therapy for Selected Persistent Skin Conditions
Skin Screen Clinic provides individual clinical assessment and Grenz Ray Therapy for selected persistent or localised skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema and DSAP.
Get in touch to understand the assessment and referral pathway, or download the patient guide for a clear overview of the therapy.
PLEASE NOTE: Suitability for Grenz Ray Therapy can only be determined through individual clinical assessment.
GRENZ RAY OVERVIEW
A Clinically Assessed Treatment Pathway
Grenz Ray Therapy is a form of superficial radiation therapy used in dermatology. It delivers low-energy X-rays to a defined treatment area at the surface layers of the skin.
A clinician may consider it for selected persistent or localised skin conditions. Whether it is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, the area affected, treatment history and the potential benefits, risks and limitations for the individual.
Skin Screen Clinic provides a structured pathway from initial enquiry and referral review through to individual assessment and, where clinically appropriate, treatment.
SKIN CONDITION ASSESSING
Which skin conditions can be assessed for Grenz Ray Therapy consideration?
Skin Screen Clinic may assess selected presentations of the following conditions in relation to Grenz Ray Therapy:
Persistent or Localised Psoriasis
A clinician may consider the location, severity, treatment history and other individual factors before discussing whether Grenz Ray Therapy may have a role.
Persistent Eczema
Eczema has different causes and presentations. An individual assessment is required before Grenz Ray Therapy or any other treatment option can be discussed.
DSAP
Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is a distinct skin condition. A clinician can assess the diagnosis, the areas affected and whether Grenz Ray Therapy may be worth considering.
Please Note: Recognising a condition on this page does not mean Grenz Ray Therapy will be suitable or offered. Diagnosis and treatment decisions require clinical assessment.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
GET IN TOUCH
Contact Skin Screen Clinic if you have questions about the service, current referral requirements or the assessment process.
GET A REFERRAL
Discuss your diagnosis and current treatment with your GP or Dermatologist ask whether referral for a Grenz Ray Therapy assessment may be appropriate.
SEND A REFERRAL
The referral can be sent to Skin Screen Clinic through the clinic’s approved referral pathway.
REFERRAL REVIEW
The clinical team reviews the information provided and explains the appropriate next step.
INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT
If an assessment is arranged, the clinician reviews the condition, relevant history, previous treatment and the area affected. Grenz Ray Therapy is only discussed where clinically appropriate.
TREATMENT PLANNING
If Grenz Ray Therapy is considered appropriate, the clinician explains the proposed treatment plan, potential benefits, side effects, risks, limitations and alternatives before a decision is made.
DECISION SUPPORT
Understand the side effects and limitations or Grenz Ray before making a decision.
Grenz Ray Therapy involves radiation and should only be considered after an appropriate clinical assessment.
The potential benefits, side effects, risks and limitations can vary according to the condition, treatment area, dose and individual circumstances. The clinical team will explain the relevant considerations and answer questions before any treatment decision is made.
No outcome can be guaranteed, and Grenz Ray Therapy is not suitable for everyone.
WHY CHOOSE SKIN SCREEN CLINIC?
A clear, clinically led pathway.
Skin Screen Clinic provides a structured Grenz Ray Therapy pathway centred on clear information, referral review and individual clinical assessment.
- A clear explanation of the service and the referral process.
- Review of individual circumstances by the clinical team.
- A balanced discussion of relevant options, risks and limitations.
- Treatment planning only where Grenz Ray Therapy is considered clinically appropriate.
- Access to the Grenz Ray Therapy service at the Werribee clinic, subject to clinical suitability.
OUR STORY
Skin Screen Clinic is a specialist-led care service, built around the patient.
Skin Screen Clinic was created by two directors who each brought more than 25 years’ experience in cancer care. As long-standing Geelong residents, they recognised the need for a dedicated local clinic that could bring education, assessment and treatment together in one patient-centred setting.
That purpose continues today through a specialist-led clinical team focused on giving people clear information, careful assessment and an appropriate pathway forward. Every recommendation is based on the individual, without assumptions about suitability or promises about outcomes.
Grenz Ray Therapy is available through Skin Screen Clinic’s Werribee location, giving people in Melbourne’s west a local pathway for referral review, individual assessment and treatment where clinically appropriate.
What we stand for
- Patient-centred care and clear communication.
- Clinically led decisions based on individual circumstances.
- Balanced information about potential benefits, risks, limitations and alternatives.
- Coordinated care with GPs, dermatologists and other treating practitioners where required.
PATIENT GUIDE DOWNLOAD
Download our comprehesive Grenz Ray Therapy Patient Guide for a plain-english explanation of the therapy, the assessment process and the questions you may wish to discuss with your GP, dermatologist or the Skin Screen Clinic team.
Inside the guide:
- What Grenz Ray Therapy is.
- When a clinician may consider it.
- Which persistent or localised skin conditions may be assessed.
- What assessment and treatment may involve.
- The potential benefits, side effects, risks and limitations to discuss.
- How referral and clinical review work.
FAQS
We answer our most frequently asked questions.
Grenz Ray Therapy is a form of superficial radiation therapy used in dermatology. It delivers low-energy X-rays to a defined treatment area at the surface layers of the skin.
No. Suitability depends on the diagnosis, the area affected, treatment history and other individual clinical factors. A qualified health practitioner must assess these.
Skin Screen Clinic may assess selected persistent or localised presentations of psoriasis and eczema, as well as DSAP. A condition name alone does not determine suitability.
The recommended pathway is to discuss referral with your GP or dermatologist. Contact Skin Screen Clinic if you need the current referral requirements explained.
The clinician reviews the condition, relevant history, previous treatment and the area affected, then explains whether Grenz Ray Therapy or another pathway may be appropriate.
There is no universal schedule. If treatment is considered appropriate, the clinician will explain the proposed course based on individual circumstances.
Yes. Potential side effects, risks and limitations vary and need to be discussed as part of informed consent. The clinician will explain what is relevant before any treatment decision is made.
Grenz Ray Therapy is available through Skin Screen Clinic at Werribee, subject to referral review, assessment and clinical suitability.
Werribee Clinic Details
- 9000 5693
- 1/49 Synott Street, Werribee
- reception@wdss.com.au
- Facebook Page
When coming to visit it, there is parking available at the front of the building on the street or side street.
GET IN TOUCH
If you have a question about the service, referral requirements or the assessment process, get in touch via the online form below. If you’d like to speak with the clinic, call 03 9000 5693.