Hugh Jackman is spotted with a bandage on his nose after revealing he's had fifth skin cancer growth removed in two years

By Nola Ojomu For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 00:38 EST, 10 February 2016 | Updated: 02:44 EST, 10 February 2016

Hugh Jackman has been pictured leaving his New York hotel sporting a bandage on his nose from his recent skin cancer treatment.

The Australian actor announced doctors had removed yet another growth with an Instagram selfie on Monday, and the 47-year-old’s bandage was wear to see as he stepped out of his Manhattan residence.

Hugh wore a black top underneath his grey hooded jacket and completed the ensemble with black jeans and aviator shades.

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In recovery: Hugh Jackman has been pictured leaving his New York hotel sporting a bandage on his nose from his recent skin cancer treatment

In recovery: Hugh Jackman has been pictured leaving his New York hotel sporting a bandage on his nose from his recent skin cancer treatment

The Prestige star carried a large black bag and a smaller cooler bag as he made his way to a waiting car and appeared to be alone.

In the snap he shared on Instagram, Hugh told fans: ‘An example of what happens when you don't wear sunscreen. Basal Cell. 

The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless,' he wrote alongside the photo. 'PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups.'

It's the fifth time in two years that the Wolverine star has had a basal cell growth removed from his face. 

Another scare: The Australian actor announced doctors had removed yet another growth with an Instagram selfie on Monday, and the 47-year-old’s bandage was wear to see as he stepped out in Manhattan residence

Another scare: The Australian actor announced doctors had removed yet another growth with an Instagram selfie on Monday, and the 47-year-old’s bandage was wear to see as he stepped out in Manhattan residence

Sun damage: Hugh wore a black top underneath his grey hooded jacket and completed the ensemble with black jeans and aviator shades
Sun damage: Hugh wore a black top underneath his grey hooded jacket and completed the ensemble with black jeans and aviator shades

Sun damage: Hugh wore a black top underneath his grey hooded jacket and completed the ensemble with black jeans and aviator shades

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, and according to the American Cancer Society, the most common form of cancer in humans. 

It's a slow growing cancer and rarely spreads to other parts of the body. The ACF states that about half of those diagnosed with a basal cell skin cancer will develop a new skin cancer within five years. 

It develops on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, mainly on the face and neck. 

Last May, Hugh revealed he'd had four skin cancers in 18 months and his doctor had warned him he would likely have more in the future. 

Cancer-prone: The Prestige star carried a large black bag and a smaller cooler bag as he made his way to a waiting car and appeared to be alone.

Cancer-prone: The Prestige star carried a large black bag and a smaller cooler bag as he made his way to a waiting car and appeared to be alone.

Warning: In the snap he shared on Instagram, Hugh told fans: ‘An example of what happens when you don't wear sunscreen. Basal Cell'

Warning: In the snap he shared on Instagram, Hugh told fans: ‘An example of what happens when you don't wear sunscreen. Basal Cell'

Just eight months after his fourth procedure, the medical prediction has proved to be well-founded and the star now gets his skin checked every three months. 

The X-Men star first revealed he had some cancerous cells removed in November 2013. 

The first time was after a makeup artist noticed a little spot of blood on his nose while he was filming X Men: Days of Future Past and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 60, also urged him to get it checked out. 

Hugh said the second time around he thought he just had a dark freckle but that, too, turned out to be cancerous. The third cancer was found after he noticed blood on his nose again. 

The actor gets his skin checked every three months.

Moving on: Hugh added, 'The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless. PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups'

Moving on: Hugh added, 'The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless. PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups'

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