Dermoscopy is the use of a hand-held magnifying device called a dermatoscope to visualise features of pigmented and non-pigmented skin lesions that are not seen by the naked eye. In
Sunbed use has been proven to impact your melanoma risk. Sunbeds use UV Radiation, which has been proven to damage the DNA in the skin, which can cause melanoma. The
People with fair skin and light-coloured eyes are more likely to develop melanoma.
Melanoma is related to your total UV exposure, and this is significantly influenced by exposure to UV when your skin was “younger”. If you spent a lot of time in
Generally speaking, the more moles you have on your body, the greater your risk of developing melanoma.
The following questions relate to factors that have been proven to increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Attention: Even if you are not at risk according to the following
The universal truth about melanoma is that it will change. If you suspect a lesion is changing, it should be checked immediately.
Itching or bleeding of moles is not normal. If you answered yes, you may have a mole that requires immediate diagnosis. Contact SkinCheck to arrange an appointment to talk to
If you have had a previous melanoma, your chance of developing another is markedly increased.
Melanoma can be genetically linked – if one of your first degree relatives (Parents, Siblings or Children) has had a melanoma you are at increased risk.