Skin assessments and dermoscopyMoles and Skin Cancer Services
Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Services
Dermoscopy is the formal assessment of a skin lesion under special magnification to aid in diagnosis (most importantly to diagnose potential skin cancers).
Dr. Cherie has had formal post graduate training and qualifications in Dermoscopy by the Skin Cancer College of Australasia. Benign/ non concerning looking lesions can often be treated with surgitron radio surgery. Any lesion that looks suspicious will be removed surgically and sent for pathological processing, or you will be referred.
You can book in for single lesion checks, full skin checks, or straight for radiofrequency mole removal if you have already had a mole or skin tag assessed as being benign.
In a perfect world, every New Zealander would have regular skin checks. You can do a RISK assessment to help guide if now is a good time to have a skin check.
As a registered GP, many skin cancer services are covered under many health insurance policies. Please check your policy for you GP and GP lesion/ skin cancer removal entitlements.
A spot or mole that has any of these features needs to be assessed. Please book in for a skin check.