The more of the above SCAN features a spot or mole has, the more concerning it may be. (e.g. a New mole that is Changing in appearance and that is Abnormal is one that should be checked by a doctor urgently.)
Most people have made all their moles by the time they are 40. A new mole after this age is more suspicious, and the older you are, the more suspicious a new mole is.
If you do find a spot or mole of concern, see your doctor for either a “spot check”, or a full skin check. Become familiar with the spots and moles on your skin. You should check your own, and/or your partner’s skin regularly.
If you have any concerns, make an appointment to have a skin cancer check at Skinspots. Our patients travel to see us from all over the wider Bay of Plenty/ Coromandel regions.
Remember – together with sun protection. Early detection is your best defence against skin cancer.
For more information on skin checks, click the below button or click on the below video.