Actor Hugh Jackman has had his sixth skin cancer removed and warned fans of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure.

The Hollywood star posted a photo of himself on Instagram, showing a plaster across his nose.

The photo caption reads: "Another basal cell carcinoma. Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well. Looks worse with dressing on than off. I swear!"

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. Uma publicação partilhada por Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) a Fev 8, 2016 às 7:57 PST

The 48-year-old Wolverine actor had his first skin cancer removed from his nose in 2013, when his wife Deborra-Lee Furness told him to go to the doctors to get a mole checked.

He was then diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, an uncontrolled growth which can look like an open sore or a red patch, or appear as a shiny bump or scar.


According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, this type of cancer is "usually caused by a combination of cumulative and intense, occasional sun exposure".

Image: Jackman has spoken openly about having basal cell carcinomas removed from his nose

Jackman has been using social media to raise awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure.

"Deb said to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right!," the actor first wrote back in 2013.

"Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!!"

This is now the sixth time the father-of-two has had the cancer removed following his last operation in February 2016.

The Australian actor is famous for his portrayal of comic book hero Wolverine in the X-Men series, a mutant known for his metal claws and fast healing powers.

His next film Logan is out in March.