The Wolverine actor, 48, took to social media to share with his fans the aftermath of having "another basal cell carcinoma" cut from his nose.

The father-of-two added: "Thanks to frequent body checks and amazing doctors, all is well. Looks worse with the dressing on than off. I swear!

Signing off, he wrote in all caps: "Wear sunscreen."

It is the sixth skin cancer Jackman, who is married to fellow Australian actor Deborra-Lee Furness, has had in recent years.

He first discovered he had cancerous cells in November 2013 after his wife of 21 years suggested he get a mole on his nose looked at.

"Deb said to get the mark on my nose checked. Boy, was she right! I had a Basal Cell Carcinoma."

This time last year, he had another basal cell carcinoma, which account for about 70 per cent of non-melanoma skin cancers, removed from his nose.

In a bid to bring awareness to skin cancer, he wrote: "An example of what happens when you don't use sunscreen."

On Tuesday, a number of fans responded to Jackman by sharing their own stories and scars as a reminder to know your skin.

There are three types of skin cancers, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are known as non-melanoma skin cancer, and melanoma, which is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

According to the Cancer Council, two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, while close to half a million are treated each year. Non-melanoma skin cancer is more common in men, with almost double the incidence compared to women.

For more detailed information about skin cancer please phone Cancer Council 13 11 20 or talk to your GP.