Skin Checks

A skin check is a thorough examination of the entire body using Dermoscopy to find any suspicious lesions.

The Dermoscopy enables the doctors to visualise and evaluate individual lesions at a microscopic level.

Dermoscopic images are then stored within the FotoFinder system for future comparison. Using side by side comparison your doctor can detect moles that are new or have changed over time.

The skin check includes taking your medical history, including previous sun UV exposure, as well as undertaking a detailed examination of your skin. If any moles or lesions have developed or changed in size or nature recently, our doctors will assess and recommend the necessary treatment.

Please inform your doctor about any skin lesions you are concerned about no matter where they are.

We recommend you see your skin doctor for a skin cancer check annually. As well as scheduling your annual assessment, you should see your doctor should you notice any of the following signs:

• Changes in a mole size, shape or colour
• The edges of a mole have begun to change
• The mole starts and continues to grow
• The mole is not a solid brown, but multi-coloured instead