Digital mole mapping is a safe, non-invasive way of detecting skin cancer. It uses a specialist digital photo system to map the moles on a person’s entire body. The photographs that are produced can then be compared so that any changing or new moles can be identified. We use a digital mole mapping system called FotoFinder.

Patients at a higher risk of skin cancer include those with:

• A history of considerable sun exposure for example living abroad or working outdoors
• A large number of moles
• Fair skin/ freckles
• A family history of skin cancer or personal history of skin cancer
• People with a weakened immune system

Mole mapping is intended to identify melanoma at an early stage, by identifying new pigmented lesions or a change in a pre-existing pigmented lesion compared to previous images.

This permits the early removal of lesions meeting the criteria for surgery, reducing the risk of advanced melanoma.

For more information or to book in please contact 01782 614174 or email info@bramptonmedical.co.uk