There is no one look for moles. They may be any colour from skin tone to a range of browns or even black. While most are flat, some are raised and soft to the touch. However, normal moles should be evenly coloured and will have smooth edges – it’s when changes appear that you should be mindful and seek a professional opinion.

Everyone with moles should regularly conduct self-checks at home. If you have lots of moles you should self check every 6 months.

The early detection of skin cancer is vital and can reduce the risk of disfigurement through removal, or in more serious cases death. It is therefore very important to get to know your own skin so that you can recognise any signs of change that may be potential skin cancer or pre-cancerous skin lesions.

Map My Mole is an advice service only. Their team of consultant dermatologists will provide an opinion on what your mole map represents which will also come with treatment recommendations if indicated.

If we suspect your mole/lesion is a potentially cancerous mole you should arrange a face-to-face assessment with either your GP or Dermatologist. You will receive a signed report from Map My Mole consultant dermatologists outlining what they think it may represent and what steps you should take next. If they feel that it could represent a very serious skin cancer such as a melanoma one of their team will call you to ensure you have received your mole map report which you should show to your doctor.