A comprehensive skin check for peace
of mind

More than 6,000 melanomas are diagnosed in New Zealand every year. Early detection is the best chance of a positive outcome.  Our SkinCheck includes a thorough head-to-toe assessment of your moles, with any ‘at-risk’ lesions imaged and sent electronically for dermatologist diagnosis. If you’re worried about a suspicious mole, visit a MoleMap clinic near you for a quick and trusted diagnosis.

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All skin is different; at MoleMap we allow 20 mins for your skin check. We’ll take our time when it comes to your health, so it may be five minutes longer or shorter. Either way, that’s a small investment of your time to keep your skin safe.

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Our SkinCheck service provides a thorough head-to-toe skin check with a melanographer. (This is a registered health professional who is trained in skin cancer detection.) Any suspicious moles are imaged and sent electronically to a dermatologist for further assessment and diagnosis. This type of skin check is a good choice if you have:

• A small number of moles
• You’ve spotted an unusual mole and want it checked out quickly

In comparison, our Full Body MoleMap is our most comprehensive mole check. It includes all the features of our SkinCheck but with the added benefit of total body photography and proactive individual mole mapping and monitoring. This means you have a baseline of images to track and compare at future skin checks. As part of our Full Body MoleMap, you also get unlimited free spot checks for 12 months.

Anyone who is concerned about cancer should have a skin cancer check. MoleMap’s skin check is particularly suited to people who are at low to medium risk and want peace of mind, or have spotted a suspicious mole and want it checked out fast. You can check your skin cancer risk here.

If a suspicious mole is spotted during your skin check, it will be dermoscopically imaged by our melanographer. All images are sent electronically to a dermatologist for further examination and diagnosis. Your report will include the dermatologist's diagnosis along with any images and advice on the next steps - if further action is required.

Regular skin checks are essential for the early detection of new or changing moles. Because melanoma can be difficult to detect with the naked eye, we recommend booking an annual skin cancer check up with one of our melanographers. Melanographers are trained in skin cancer detection and perform hundreds of skin cancer checks, which makes them highly experienced in spotting the smallest changes. AI aids in identifying lesions of concern, which are then sent electronically for dermatologist diagnosis. This empowers our expert clinical team to detect skin cancer faster and with a high level of  accuracy.

Absolutely. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world. At-home skin checks (alongside professional skin cancer checks) can help you spot cancer early. This is vital, as 95% of skin cancers are curable if detected and treated early.

Firstly, it’s very helpful to understand the signs of melanoma. This will help you to know what exactly it is you’re looking for during your at-home skin check.

Secondly, make sure you do your skin check in a well lit room with a full-length and a hand-held mirror close by. This will make it easier to spot any new or changing moles.

Look in the full length mirror to check the front and back of your body, as well as both sides of your body. Women should also raise each arm to check under their breasts.

Examine your upper arms and forearms. Check the palms and back of your hands, including your fingernails. Closely check your legs, feet, soles, toenails and in between your toes. (This is where the handheld mirror comes in useful!)

Carefully look over your face, neck, ears and scalp. You may need to ask a family member or friend to help.

At MoleMap, we rec­om­mend doing a DIY skin check at least every three months. Here’s our guide to checking your skin. You can also reduce your risk by booking in for a professional skin check or MoleMap every 6 to 12 months - depending on your skin cancer risk. A professional skin check with the inclusion of full body imaging provides you with a baseline. This can be used as a reference point to assist with future (both at-home and professional) skin checks.

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