Honestly, it’s hard to tell by eye, even for doctors. Dermoscopy lets us see far more than the naked eye, which is why we recommend having any new or changing spot checked.

No. A standard check is painless. If we recommend a biopsy, we’ll numb the area first and explain everything beforehand.

A mole or spot check focuses on the spot you’re worried about. A full body skin check looks at all your skin, which helps find spots you may not have noticed. With FotoFinder, we can also photograph your skin to compare changes over time.

A mole check takes 10 minutes, and a full-body skin check with FotoFinder takes about 30 minutes.

For a full body check, we’ll ask you to remove some clothing, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable and covered as appropriate. For a single spot, you’ll only need to expose that area.

It depends on your risk. Some people need a check every year; others need one more often. We’ll recommend a schedule that suits you.

Photos can’t replace an in-person examination with dermoscopy, so we recommend booking a check.

It’s never too late to get a spot checked, and we won’t judge. Let’s take a look.