Your mole mapping guide: what to expect and why it matters

CHECK YOUR MOLES

Thank you for taking the first step in prioritising your skin health by completing our consultation form. If you have received our initial emails but have not yet booked your appointment, this page has been designed to support you with clear information on mole mapping, why it is important, and when to get moles checked.

Many patients delay booking their mole check or mole mapping appointment because they feel unsure, nervous, or too busy. Yet checking your moles early is one of the most effective ways to prevent skin cancer. If you have been putting it off, this is your reminder that your peace of mind matters, and we are here to make the process reassuring, thorough, and consultant-led.

Apex Skin Clinic provides advanced mole mapping, private mole checks, and consultant-delivered diagnostic care at Berkshire Grove Hospital.

What Is Mole Mapping?

Mole mapping is a detailed medical imaging process used to monitor your skin over time. It involves total-body photography and digital dermoscopic imaging using an advanced mole mapping machine. These images are assessed by consultants who specialise in diagnosing skin cancer moles, melanoma, and atypical lesions.

Unlike a basic visual mole check, mole mapping allows us to identify very early changes, one of the most important indicators of melanoma risk. It is an excellent option if you have numerous moles, a personal or family history of melanoma, fair skin, or feel unsure about which moles to worry about.

What to expect at your consultation

At Apex, the process is simple:

  • Book your appointment at a time that suits you.

  • Attend our Maidenhead clinic at Berkshire Grove Hospital, where our nurse-led team will take precise, high-quality images of your moles and lesions.

  • Your mole map will then be reviewed by a Consultant

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Why Mole Mapping and Mole Checks Are Important

Skin cancer often begins with small, subtle changes that are easy to miss without specialist assessment. Early detection is the key to preventing progression.

Mole mapping and professional mole checks help to:

  • Detect cancerous moles early

  • Identify new moles or changes in existing moles

  • Highlight skin moles to worry about

  • Reduce unnecessary mole removal

  • Provide peace of mind when monitoring lesions

  • Support early diagnosis of skin cancers

If you have ever wondered when should you get a mole checked, the answer is simple: any mole that changes, itches, bleeds, or looks different from the rest should be reviewed promptly.

FAQs: Your Most Important Questions Answered

  • Use the ABCDE rule

    • Asymmetry
    • Border irregularity
    • Colour variation
    • Diameter larger than 6mm
    • Evolving (any change)

    If in doubt, get it checked by a specialist.

  • Apex Skin Clinic provides consultant-led mole checks, diagnostic dermatology, and full mole mapping at Berkshire Grove Hospital. We see patients from Berkshire, London, Surrey, and beyond.

  • Mole mapping is a digital imaging technique that records and monitors your moles over time, making it easier to spot early changes associated with melanoma and other skin cancers.

  • The cost depends on whether you require single-region imaging, full-body mapping, or additional dermoscopic assessment. We provide clear pricing before your appointment.

  • Yes. It is one of the most effective ways to identify changes in potentially cancerous moles before they become dangerous.

  • An itchy mole can be harmless but can also be a sign of irritation or skin cancer. You should always have it assessed.

  • Not necessarily. Mole mapping helps reduce unnecessary mole removal in London and in Berkshire by allowing consultants to distinguish harmless moles from those requiring removal.

  • You should get a mole checked if it changes in size, shape, or colour, becomes itchy, bleeds, appears asymmetrical, or looks noticeably different from your other moles.

  • Any new mole in adulthood or any evolving mole should be assessed. Early evaluation can prevent more serious problems.

Ready to Book Your Mole Mapping Appointment?

If you have concerns, if a mole has changed, or if you simply want the reassurance of a thorough skin check, we are here to support you. Early detection saves lives and provides peace of mind.

You can book online or contact our team directly.

Your skin health is important, and we look forward to caring for you at Apex Skin Clinic.

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