Mole Check in Cork

Get rapid access to quick, non-invasive mole checks

Put your mind at ease with our comprehensive mole check service using Dermoscopy.

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Early detection

Help identify skin cancer, especially melanoma, at an early stage.

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Quick & non-invasive

The mole check is quick and non-invasive, taking roughly 10-20 minutes.

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Complete care

We can biopsy, treat and remove a variety of skin lesions.

 

Recall the ABCDE rule

Remember the Mole Check ABCDE rule. Use the following checklist to help you work out if a mole needs an urgent review:

  • A is for asymmetry – the mole is an uneven shape (one half doesn’t match the other).

  • B is for border – it has irregular edges or the edges are raised, notched or blurred.

  • C is for colour – the mole is not all one colour.
    It may be uneven and have different shades of brown or black, or sometimes have patches of pink, red, white or blue.

  • D is for diameter – the mole itself is larger than 6mm (¼ inch), across.

  • E is for evolving – the mole is changing size, shape and colour.

Skin experts recommend that you check your moles once a month for any changes.

Note: 70% of melanomas don’t start from existing moles but from new moles and skin changes.

Doctor with white gloves examining a mole on a middle-aged male patient's back.
 
 

Mole FAQs

  • A mole check is a non-invasive examination of the skin using a dermatoscope. This device enables our doctor to view the deeper layers of your skin, helping to detect signs of melanoma or other skin issues that may not be visible to the naked eye.

  • You may benefit from a mole check if you:

    • Have fair or sun-sensitive skin

    • Notice a new or changing mole

    • Have numerous moles or freckles

    • Have a personal or family history of skin cancer

    • Have used sunbeds or had frequent sunburns

  • The doctor will take a brief skin history and use a dermatoscope to examine any moles or lesions of concern. The appointment usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on how many moles need to be assessed.

  • If a mole appears concerning, we’ll refer you to a specialist dermatologist for further evaluation and, if needed, removal.

  • No – the mole check is completely non-invasive and pain-free.

  • We recommend an annual mole check for most individuals. If you have a higher risk, more frequent assessments may be advised.

  • Be alert for the ABCDE signs of melanoma:

    • Asymmetry

    • Border irregularity

    • Colour variation

    • Diameter larger than 6mm

    • Evolving shape, size, colour, or sensation