What is Mole Mapping?
Moles are dark blemishes seen on any part of the body. They can be smooth or rough and in round or oval shapes. Generally, moles appear during childhood and stop appearing as one grows older. However, if you see new moles as you age or notice a change in a mole’s position, you need to consult a dermatologist. Because it could indicate skin cancer (melanoma.) Mole check or mole mapping refers to a medical procedure used to analyse the moles and identify if they are cancerous or not.
ABCDE Rule for Mole Scanning
A – Asymmetry – The mole needs to have a regular shape and not an asymmetrical shape
B – Border – The mole’s border needs to be smooth and not jagged
C – Colour – Moles are usually black or brown. If they are multi-coloured or in other colours, they need to be checked
D – Diameter – The diameter of the mole needs to be checked during mole mapping
E – Evolving Changes – Observe the mole to see if there are any changes during subsequent scans
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FAQs
During the mole scanning process, the dermatologist will closely examine the mole using a magnifying glass. The ABCDE process will be used to map and analyse the moles.
At Epicdermis Mole Clinic Northcote Road, we use Spectrophotometric Intracutaneous Analysis (SIA) for mole check. This technology is non-invasive and safe.
A cancerous mole will usually be asymmetrical with jagged edges. Also, the size and position of the mole may keep changing.
Mole mapping, also known as Automated Total Body Mapping (ATBM), is the process of analysing your moles in a given area. Using a specialised computer screening process, your concerned mole will be reported, either as a harmless or as a cancerous one. Visit our mole clinic at Wandsworth to get a live demo of how mole mapping works.
Primarily, mole mapping helps fight back cancerous and precancerous cells formation at the very early stage itself. Even suspicious or noticeable ones can be fully cleared hence giving you a safer space for shaving. From a psychological perspective, mole removal procedures have also helped patients improve their self-esteem.
Yes. With our mole removal clinic in Clapham, you can stay rest assured to have a safe and speedy recovery from the treatment. Our dermatologists are certified and the most experienced in South London and so, they will give you all the necessary precautions to follow, pre and post your mole removal procedure.
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