While onscreen he might be known as a superhero with rapid healing powers, in reality Hugh Jackman is far from it as he reveals that he has undergone treatment for skin cancer for the fifth time in three years. He posted a post-op photo over social media accompanied by a plea for people to wear sunscreen.

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Living in Australia, Jackman is environmentally prone to suffer complications with basal cell carcinomas, but since he discovered his first one back in 2013, it's become a regular occurence for the 'Wolverine' actor. He posted a photo of his bandaged nose on Instagram (for the third time!) alongside a message to his fans about the dangers of sun. 

'An example of what happens when you don't wear sunscreen. Basal Cell. The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless. PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups', he said. He's had five carcinomas altogether, four of which were on the mole on his nose and one on his shoulder. It's the most common type of cancer and is generally easy to treat, but that doesn't mean it's not dangerous. About 70% of all non-melanoma skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas (and usually caused by UV ray exposure) but if left untreated they can develop in much more aggressive forms and spread; non-melanoma skin cancers account for 500 deaths in Australia a year.

'He had a basal cell removed [Monday] morning. The margins are clear and he's fine', a rep for the 47-year-old assured People. Fans shouldn't worry too much about their favourite X-Men mutant though, because he's generally very responsible when it comes to his health these days, even going for regularly check-ups to ensure that any sign of basal cell is quickly discovered and dealt with.

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'It's always a bit of a shock just hearing the word 'cancer'. Being an Australian it's a very common thing. I never wore sunscreen growing up so I was a prime candidate for it', he told People. 'I go every three months for check-ups. It's the new normal for me. My doctor says I'll likely have more, and if that's your cross to bear in life, you should be so lucky.'

The first time he discovered he had cancer was after wife Deborra-Lee Furness encouraged him to get his mole checked out. 'Deb said to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right! I had a Basal Cell Carcinoma. Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen! He said on Instagram.