What is Skin MoleMapper?

MoleMapper is an advanced melanoma surveillance programme and combines advanced technology with the skills of a dermatologist (skin specialist) to accurately diagnose melanoma at the earliest possible stage. The earlier we detect melanoma the greater the chances of a full recovery.

What happens during Mole mapping ?

Your initial mole mapping consultation takes 40 – 60 minutes.
The dermatologist/assistant takes a detailed medical history.
The whole body is examined and digitally photographed.
The dermatologist then maps/selects suspicious moles from these images for further microscopic assessment.
Each suspicious lesion undergoes scanning with a specialized camera and microscopic images are taken.
These images are of an extremely high resolution and magnification to better analyze the lesion.

What happens after Mole mapping?

All of the images and associated data are then analyzed, diagnosed and reported on by the dermatologist.
In all cases the dermatologist identifies any moles or lesions of concern and provides recommendations on the management of these.
If further procedures are required the dermatologist would co-ordinate these in consultation with the patient.

APPOINTMENT
Benefits of having Mole mapping:
  • Allows for earlier, more accurate detection of melanoma.
  • Head-to-toe assessment of all your moles.
  • Avoids long waiting lists by booking a consult with Molemapper.
  • Follow-Up Spot Checks: If you become concerned about a new mole, or are still concerned about an existing mole after your initial consultation, you can come back for a spot check (only examine the mole that worries you). Occasionally Dr Ramkisson will also ask to do a three month review of some lesions. This is entirely normal – we are just ensuring that we are making the correct diagnosis and don’t want to remove lesions unless we need to.
  • Patient education on sun protection and self examination to reduce odds of getting skin cancer.
  • Archiving of Data for Future Mole Mapping : All data captured during your initial consultation is stored on a computer. These images serve as a baseline or reference point for future follow-up appointments, making diagnosing change in moles much easier than before.
APPOINTMENT
Full Body Mole Mapping

Well suited to “at risk” individuals (people with a history of skin cancer, lots of moles or odd-looking moles), this is the most comprehensive examination & record of your skin Molemapper offers, all coupled with diagnosis by a dermatologist:

  • Head-to-toe skin examination
    1. Creating a complete medical record of your skin surface
    2. Microscopic and clinical images of each mole of concern
  • Accurate diagnosis of all imaged lesions by a dermatologist
  • Management plan for suspicious moles
  • Patient education on sun protection and self examination
  • NB: If you have lots of moles, you may need to return to complete the imaging session.
APPOINTMENT
Spot Check

This appointment is designed specifically for you to get rapid & accurate diagnosis by a dermatologist, on any specific moles that are worrying you, without having to join a long waiting list:

  • Patient to identify up to 4 lesions to be imaged
  • Clinical and microscopic imaging of each mole of concern
  • Accurate diagnosis of all imaged lesions by a dermatologist
  • Management plan for suspicious moles
Follow-up Mole Mapping

This appointment is the only way that we can make an objective assessment of any change in your moles or skin, and enables us to increase the accuracy in the diagnosis of early melanoma:

  • Head-to-toe skin examination against the baseline record of the skin, to check for the emergence of new moles
  • Repeat microscopic and clinical images of previously imaged moles
  • Digital microscopic and clinical images of any new moles
  • Accurate diagnosis of all imaged lesions by a dermatologist (includes serial monitoring – comparing your most recent images with those from your previous Mole mapping to identify any subtle changes that could indicate early skin cancer & could potentially go unnoticed during a consultation with no visual history)
  • Management plan for suspicious moles
  • Patient education on sun protection and self examination

Combining advanced technology with the skills of a dermatologist to accurately diagnose melanoma at the earliest possible stage.

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