Procedure
A mole check focuses on assessing lesions in context: what has changed, personal risk, dermoscopy findings, and whether monitoring, biopsy, or removal is needed.
New Zealand has a high melanoma burden, so changing or unusual moles deserve careful assessment. A mole check may involve dermoscopy, a review of personal risk factors, and comparison with previous history where available.
If a lesion is suspicious, the next step may be monitoring, biopsy, excision, or referral into a surgical pathway.
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Skin history and risk review
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Dermoscopy of selected lesions
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Comparison with prior images or history where available
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Biopsy, excision, or monitoring discussion where indicated
Assessment is appropriate for a new, changing, bleeding, painful, itchy, or non-healing spot, or a mole that looks different from nearby moles.
Removal depends on the lesion, clinical assessment, scheduling, and the most appropriate diagnostic or surgical pathway.
Consultation
Share your concern, timing, previous treatment, and any preferred clinician so the clinic can review the right starting point.
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