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You can self-check for signs of irregularities in moles before having a medical professional examine your skin at a skin check clinic. Self-identification can help you to keep on top of your skin’s state and the evolution of your sun spots, including where your major moles and freckles are located and how they typically appear. Once with a professional, a skin mole check includes an assessment of your skin cancer risk before examination of your skin – using tools like dermatoscopes.

Moles can vary in size, shape and texture. Freckles, moles and age spots occur commonly on areas of the skin that are exposed to UV rays regularly, like our hands, scalp, chest and legs. This is especially pertinent in Australia, where UV levels are high and requires sun protection every day of the year.

Melanoma refers to a type of skin cancer. The most serious and third most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in Australia, melanoma occurs in skin cells names melanocytes and increases in likelihood through exposure to UV radiation. There can be zero symptoms with melanoma, but visible changes to skin can also occur. A mole check clinic will help to identify the following features:

1. Change in the colour of an existing mole
2. Increase in size of a mole
3. Irregular shaped moles
4. Itching or bleeding

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC):A type of skin cancer originating in the squamous cells, which make up the skin's outermost layer. Usually linked to prolonged UV exposure, SCC presents as persistent, scaly patches, open sores, or wart-like growths. Though treatable, it can spread to deeper tissues if neglected.
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