Hugh Jackman has once again received treatment for skin cancer, making it the actor’s third time in 12 months.

Hugh Jackman's Skin Cancer

A rep for Jackman confirmed that he’d been treated for his third basal cell carcinoma to E! News. Despite the health scare, the rep said that the Wolverine star is now “all good.”

Jackman revealed his first run-in with skin cancer in November 2013. "Deb said to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right!," Jackman captioned a picture of himself on Instagram. "I had a basil cell carcinoma. Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!!"

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Six months ago, Jackman once again took to Instagram to share a basal cell carcinoma diagnosis. "Another Basel Cell Carsinoma," he wrote. "All out now. Thanks Dr. Albom and Dr. Arian. PLEASE! PLEASE! WEAR SUNSCREEN!"

Long-term exposure to the sun generally causes basel cell carcinoma. The cancer, which presents itself in the form of a small bump or sore, does not commonly spread. However, if left untreated, it can lead to disfigurements.

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