Mole Checks
At Faciem Dermatology London we offer a full dermatology service which include General Dermatology Consultation and mole checks. As a general rule of thumb any lesion that is new even if not pigmented that is growing in size and causing symptoms such as itching or is bleeding should be reported urgently and checked.
I work closely with my colleagues in Skin Cancer surgery and Mohs micrographic tissue preserving surgery and would offer a seamless transfer of care to them.
During the consultation your skin lesions will be examined, measured, photographed with your consent and examined using the dermatoscope. Dermoscopy is much more sensitive than using computer tools to determine high risk lesions.
A BCC or Basal cell carcinoma, called a Rodent ulcer. This is slow growing and may ulcerate but does not invade into the body but still requires surgery. Suspected melanomas should be urgently referred and again we will do this directly to the skin care surgeon or via your GP.
Minor Surgery
We can remove benign skin lesions for you and also arrange histological examination by sending the sample to the lab.
Surgery under a Skin Cancer Department.
We will refer you and arrange for transfer via a letter.
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Mole Checks Faq
All new lesions should be checked. You should also look for the asymmetry , border, colour, how big the lesion is and whether it itches or bleeds.
Cancerous lesions take a certain form and look different under the microscope. If we suspect cancerous lesions these are removed and sent to the lab for histological assessment and a report will be provided.
We do not remove any suspected skin cancers. This is because it is best to see a skin cancer specialist and have them care for your skin right from the start. This avoids multiple surgeries. We can refer you directly privately or via your GP on the NHS.
