Mole Checks
Skin cancers are on the increase in the UK and it is always good to have any moles or skin blemishes that you are concerned about seen by a doctor. New screening methods mean easier and earlier diagnosis of potentially serious conditions such as melanoma or basal cell carcinoma which are now more common than ever due to our increasing age and exposure to the UV rays.
If you think any skin lesions are changing in size, shape or colour as well as itching or bleeding, then it is even more important to have a consultation with a doctor.
At Cosmedics we use a special 10x microscope (dermatoscope) when examining all skin lesions during the consultation to help us detect any early changes.
We cannot stress how important getting your skin checked by a doctor is as it is painless and only takes a few minutes.
Mole skin checks for the full body cost £120
People who are in higher risk groups for skin cancer are those who
- have more than 50 moles
- family history of melanoma
- fair skin type ie burn on exposure to sun
- blue eyes
- history of blistering sunburn
- high UV exposure as a child especially if from Australia, New Zealand or South Africa.
Any moles once examined by a doctor or dermatologist that are thought to be suspicious need to be biopsied. This is a surgical procedure and the mole once removed is sent for testing ( histology). Information on mole removal>
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