Mole Diagnosis
Moles or naevi are dark brown coloured spots on your skin that vary in size and shape and can appear all over the body.
Most people have moles on their skin, and these are usually completely normal and harmless. However, if you are concerned about a suspicious mole that you have on your body, you should see a specialist immediately.
All moles removed in our clinic are sent for histological analysis, you will get a report letting you know the cell type and whether there were any abnormal cells in the mole or whether the mole was in fact a skin cancer.
What causes moles to form?
Moles are caused by the overgrowth of melanocytes which are skin cells that contain a pigment known as melanin. The reasons why moles form is unclear not completely understood but is thought to be influenced by genetic factors, exposure to UV light from the sun and fair or lighter skin due to the presence of less melanin or pigment which is protective to the UV rays of the sun. Moles form I childhood and adolescence but can also appear in adulthood.
Why do I need a mole diagnosis?
Moles are very common and majority of them are completely normal and harmless. If a mole starts to change in appearance or suddenly starts to itch, bleed or weep, a specialist, at a mole check clinic will assess whether these symptoms are a sign of skin cancer. Risk factors for developing skin cancers from moles includes having a large number of moles, family history, having fair skin and high levels of UV light with sun exposure. Skin cancers are more common with increasing age but one of the commonest cancers in young women is melanoma. Our team of skin specialists have a wealth of experience in mole removal treatment for both medical and cosmetic reasons.
How is a mole diagnosis done?
Moles are very common and majority of them are completely normal and harmless. If a mole starts to change in appearance or suddenly starts to itch, bleed or weep, a specialist, at a mole check clinic will assess whether these symptoms are a sign of skin cancer. Risk factors for developing skin cancers from moles includes having a large number of moles, family history, having fair skin and high levels of UV light with sun exposure. Skin cancers are more common with increasing age but one of the commonest cancers in young women is melanoma. Our team of skin specialists have a wealth of experience in mole removal treatment for both medical and cosmetic reasons.
Our Treatments and Price List
| New patient consultation | £325 |
| Any surgical treatment or injection will be in addition to consultation fee |
| Follow up appointment | £275 |
| Cryotherapy | £190 |
| Up to 3 lesions |
| Cryotherapy | £360 |
| More than 3 lesions |
| Cortisone injection | £190 |
| Surgery | £500 |
| per lesion |
| Skin cancer surgery | £700 |
| per lesion |
If you would like to discuss Dermatology treatments, please get in touch with a member of our team
