What is a skin check?

A healthcare professional examining a patient's neck with a medical device in a clinic setting.

  • Full skin examination

    • Risk assessment

    • Use of dermatoscopy

    • Identification of suspicious lesions

    • New or changing lesion

    • Non-healing sore

    • Bleeding or crusting lesion

    • Rapid growth

    If in doubt, it’s always worth assessing early.

A skin check is a thorough examination of your skin to detect early signs of skin cancer and other concerning lesions. It involves a detailed history and risk assessment—including factors like sun exposure, skin type, and personal or family history of skin cancer—followed by a full-body examination. A dermatoscope (a specialised magnifying device with light) is used to closely assess moles and spots, allowing for more accurate identification of benign versus suspicious lesions.

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Comparison of three digital microscopes showing different polarization modes: cross-polarized, non-polarized, and parallel-polarized, each displaying a skin lesion.

At our clinic, we use the DermLite DL5 dermatoscope, a cutting-edge device that provides both polarised and non-polarised illumination. This advanced tool allows us to see deeper structures within the skin, enhancing the accuracy of lesion evaluation. By using the DL5, we ensure a more precise and confident assessment of suspicious spots.