Mole Check

At your first visit, our dermatologist will conduct an assessment of your risk of developing abnormal moles or skin cancer.

Following this, a full skin examination is performed and for this you are required to undress to your undergarment. If you are concerned with any growths or moles in your genital or scalp, please inform our dermatologist.

We assess moles with specialized hand-held light devices, known as dermoscope to analyse your moles. If required, a digital dermatoscopic record of your mole can be recorded for future reference.

We also offer mole mapping if you have multiple, unusual looking moles or have a high risk of developing skin cancers. This is a specialised technique to capture digital photos of your moles while mapping your moles with the dermatoscope, which require close monitoring. These photos will be uploaded onto our electronic medical record for future reference. You can also request a copy of the mole map or photographs.

Mole mapping will benefit those with:

• Many moles (more than 50 to 100)
• Atypical or dysplastic nevi – moles that are large or of unusual color(s) or shapes
• Moles on the back, which may be difficult to keep an eye on
• Previous history of melanoma
• Strong family history of melanoma
• Moles and fair skin that have been severely sunburned
• Concerns about individual moles or freckles, eg, because of their appearance or recent change

If you think you need a mole mapping service or skin surgery, please inform our clinic staff at +65 6697 4910 so that we can allocate more time for your visit.

We may be able to provide this one stop mole check and treatment on the same day, unless you need to obtain approval from your insurance before we can proceed with the treatment if necessary.