A systematic examination of the whole skin with dermoscopy and mapping.
What is involved
Anyone with a changing mole, many moles, or a family history
A full skin check examines every area systematically rather than only the lesion you came about — the majority of concerning lesions found at a full check are not the one the patient pointed at. Lesions are examined with a dermatoscope and photographed, which gives a baseline the next check can be compared with. Anything suspicious is discussed and, if needed, booked for excision.
What the appointment includes
How it works
A dermatologist takes a history and examines the skin. Nothing is treated at this appointment unless it is straightforward and you want it done.
Dermoscopy, biopsy or patch testing as needed. Where a diagnosis needs a result, you are told when and how you will get it.
What we recommend, what it involves, what the downtime is and what it costs. You take it away.
Carried out at the clinic, with photography before and after so progress is measured rather than remembered.
Skin conditions are managed over months. The plan is adjusted by what has happened, not by what was expected.
We hold appointments for mole checks every week. Ring the clinic and say that is what you need; if anything about the description sounds urgent, the team will find you an earlier slot.
Appointments
Every treatment starts with an assessment by a dermatologist. Bring photographs of anything that comes and goes — it will not be there on the day.