Comprehensive skin check + full body photography

More than 6,000 melanomas are diagnosed in New Zealand every year.   Early detection is the best chance of a positive outcome.  Our SkinCheck+ provides a thorough head-to-toe assessment of your moles, with any ‘at-risk’ lesions imaged and sent electronically for dermatologist diagnosis. MoleMap’s skin cancer check provides you with a quick and trusted diagnosis. No need for referral and no lengthy waits. You also get the benefit of full body photography to track, compare and monitor changes over time.

Full body photography helps you to be proactive about your skin health and skin cancer risk. This is where we take a set of approximately 24 images of your skin. These are used as an historical ref­er­ence—so we can track and compare changes to your skin and moles  over time.

At MoleMap our SkinCheck+ service takes up to 30 minutes.

Our SkinCheck+ service provides a thorough head-to-toe melanoma check with a trained melanographer. (This is a registered health professional who is very experienced at skin cancer detection). You also get full body photography — up to 24 images of your skin that act as a reference point. Any suspicious moles picked up during your skin check 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
• You want the added benefit of full body photography to compare and track any changes to your skin and moles over time

In comparison, our Full Body MoleMap includes all the features of our SkinCheck+, but you also get extra dermoscopic imaging of moles that may be at risk of change. We’ll take images of your moles as a precaution — even if they appear benign today.  Our Full Body MoleMap provides  unlimited free spot checks for 12 months too

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Anyone who is concerned about cancer should have a skin cancer check. MoleMap’s SkinCheck 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 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 and other signs of skin cancer. Melanoma can be difficult to detect with the naked eye; we recommend booking an annual skin cancer check up with one of our melanographers. These are registered health professionals that are specially trained in skin cancer detection and perform skin cancer checks day in, day out. This makes them highly experienced in spotting the smallest changes. And with AI advanced technology to assist with identifying early skin cancers, you walk away with greater peace of mind.

Absolutely. New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world. At-home skin checks (alongside regular 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. Yet, we always recommend getting an annual professional skin check. This includes mole mapping of potentially ‘at risk’ lesions. This can be used as a reference point to assist with future (both at-home and professional) skin checks.

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.

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

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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. 

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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!)

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Carefully look over your face, neck, ears and scalp. You may need to ask a family member or friend to help. Here you can find a complete guide to at-home skin cancer checks.

At MoleMap, we rec­om­mend doing a DIY skin check at least every three months. You can also reduce your risk by booking in for an expert skin check or mole check every 6 to 12 months – depending on your skin cancer risk.