The specialists in early skin cancer detection

The most com­mon treat­ment for skin can­cer is excision (surgical removal) or topical therapy. Surgery is usu­al­ly done under a local anaesthetic. During surgical removal the mole or skin lesion is removed, with a mar­gin of safe­ty, while keep­ing the scar as small as possible.

Some superficial skin cancers can be treated topically with creams or gels—or with cryotherapy. These are generally pre­scribed chemotherapy medicines that can be direct­ly applied to the skin. Laser therapy is another form of skin cancer treat­ment. It uses a com­bi­na­tion of a red-light LED light and a cream. The laser destroys the abnormal or cancerous cells without the need for surgical removal.

MoleMap is using artificial intelligence (AI) as an assistance tool for our skilled melanographers. Using MoleMap’s world-leading database of high-quality dermatological images, AI develops a specific algorithm to help detect benign lesions and melanomas. This AI-driven technology allows us to detect skin cancer systematically and comprehensively. Of course, AI cannot replace clinical training or judgement, it simply aids decision making.

There are several apps available to assist in detecting skin cancer. Yet, while they may help you to spot a suspicious mole or lesion you may not have found oth­er­wise, they should not replace a professional skin check. Many apps only offer a skin lesion risk assessment; they are not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool.

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