WORRIED ABOUT A MOLE?

When to See a Doctor About a Mole?

If you notice any suspicious changes in a mole, such as the ones outlined, you should see a doctor as soon as possible. The dermatologist will make a detailed assessment of your worrying mole and either identify it as benign, or recommend for it to be removed. Once the mole has been removed, it will be tested in the lab to confirm whether it was cancerous and that all of the cancer cells have been removed. Sometimes, additional treatment will be required to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. In a small number of cases, the cancer will have spread to other parts of the body before it was detected. At this point, further treatment options will be discussed with you.

If you have concerns about your moles, book a consultation with a dermatologist. A mole check can be hugely reassuring and is an opportunity to get professional advice on how to check your moles and protect your skin. If you are unsure you are checking your moles properly, consultant dermatologists offer a mole mapping service, whereby your moles are imaged using cutting edge skin imaging technology. You will be provided with a record of your mole map and the digital images will be securely stored for future reference. The ability to compare images and identify change makes it a highly accurate tool in the development of skin cancer. If you would like to learn more about mole mapping, please get in touch.

Noticing that one of your moles is changing can be worrying, but it is important to remember that most moles won’t cause any problems and most people won’t be affected by skin cancer. It is important to take steps to protect yourself, check your moles regularly and make sure that you’re protecting yourself from sun damage as this can increase the risk of skin cancer.