Our bodies and moles are always changing and we can’t guarantee that a mole that has been considered normal will always remain so. It’s important to be aware of any changes to the mole/pigmented lesion and to use the ABCDE rule to self-check.
This service doesn’t provide a diagnosis of skin cancer.
Consultation
A pharmacist will talk with you in a private consultation room. There will be a short questionnaire to assess your risk factors for skin cancer and a consent form to complete.
• You will be asked to identify the mole(s) or pigmented lesion(s) that you would like scanned – please note, the pharmacist cannot advise you on this.
• A scan of the mole(s) or pigmented lesion(s) will be taken using a ScreenCancer dermatoscopic imaging device.
• The images and information will then be sent securely to a ScreenCancer Dermatology Specialist for analysis.
Scan analysis
Your scans will be analysed by a ScreenCancer Dermatology Specialist for signs of malignant melanoma.
A report will be sent to you within one week.
If the report shows that your mole(s) or pigmented lesion(s) is/are at risk, a ScreenCancer Dermatology Nurse will contact you to discuss next steps.