Check-up Mole Check

Annual mandatory dermatological examination for skin cancer prevention

Mole check is an important process that should be regular. Not all moles look suspicious. Even a small, seemingly "ordinary" spot can develop into melanoma - one of the most aggressive types of skin cancer, the detection of which in the early stages is extremely important for the patient's survival and recovery. The "Mole Check" check-up will help patients to be sure in skin and mole health.

Why is regular diagnosis of moles important?

1. Early professional diagnosis increases the chances of recovery

According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year recovery rate for localized melanoma is up to 99%. Detection of malignant changes at an early stage is one of the keys to successful treatment.

2. Regular check-ups are an important preventive tool

Daily self-examinations and regular professional examinations help detect precancerous changes (such as actinic keratosis) before cancer developsdermatologyseattle.com.

3. Mole check-ups are an effective practice

A study showed that women who were trained to perform self-examination correctly were less likely to seek medical attention for benign lesions, and early melanoma was diagnosed more quickly.

Who is recommended to have a Mole Check-up?

• Anyone with moles on their body or face should have their moles checked once a year to prevent skin cancer.

• People who have many moles, fair skin or hair, have suffered severe sunburns as a child, or have relatives with skin cancer should have such a check-up more often than once a year.

Conditions and symptoms that require an urgent mole check-up

• A new, growing growth, spot, or bump on the skin.

• An ulcer that bleeds and/or does not heal within several weeks.

• A rough or scaly red spot that may crust or bleed.

• A wart-like growth.

• A mole (or other skin spot) that is new or changes in size, shape, or color.

• A mole with an unusual shape, uneven borders, or areas of different colors.

What does the “Mole Checkup” at LuxMedic Clinic consist of?

1. Dermatologist consultation.

2. Dermatoscopy of moles and neoplasms on the body and face.

3. Recommendations for treatment (if necessary) and prevention of unwanted changes.