Upper Hutt Skin Clinic Discuss the Importance of a Full Skin Check

Unfortunately, when it comes to skin cancer, many people only seek help when it is too late. You need to set up regular appointments to keep an eye on changes, and have regular examinations by a trained, accredited skin cancer doctor, using dermatoscopy. The importance and effectiveness of early melanoma detection cannot be over emphasised. The survival rate for someone in early stages is remarkable. A the disease progresses, survival rates go down dramatically.

One of the easiest ways to remember the signs of melanoma is through the ABC’s of skin cancer. A mole needs to have an Appearance that does not change rapidly. If you have a mole that suddenly grows larger or is raised from the surface of the skin, get it checked out. If the mole is benign, it will normally have Borders, which are even and regular. A mole with jagged edges is also one that needs to be evaluated by a professional. The Colouor of a mole should be normal as well. Moles are usually a shade of brown, and any other colour should be looked at, before it is dismissed as being nothing to worry about.

At Upper Hutt Skin Clinic a full skin assessment involves a full body skin examination with dermatoscopy by a trained skin cancer doctor. Your risk of skin cancer will be assessed using New Zealand guidelines. A Personalised Management Plan will be developed based on examination findings and risk, and you will be given recommendations and advice on treatments and skin care.

Following your assessment you may require some treatment to remove or test a skin lesion or to treat areas of sun damaged skin. You can have your skin checked at the Upper Hutt Skin Clinic with advanced imaging technology.

To prevent skin cancer, protective clothing and hats should be worn as well as suitable sunscreen. Reducing sun damage from UV Radiation is the most effective way to prevent skin cancer, and in between regular skin clinic checks everyone should check their skin regularly for and signs of change. Upper Hutt Skin Clinic offer advice to patients about the best ways for this to be done, so for more information on wart removal, light therapy and skin specialists please visit the website at www.uhskinclinic.co.nz .