Private Mole & Skin Lesion Clinic (Coming Soon)

Most moles and skin lesions are harmless, but changes to your skin shouldn’t be ignored.

You may want to arrange an assessment if you’ve noticed:

• A new or changing mole
• A change in size, shape or colour
• An irregular or unusual-looking mole
• A lesion that looks different from others on your skin
• Bleeding, crusting, itching or soreness
• A persistent skin lesion that isn’t healing
• A mole or lesion you’re simply concerned about

You don’t need to work out what it is yourself.

If you’ve noticed something different, get it checked.

Your appointment will be carried out by a nurse with specialist experience in dermatology and skin cancer, including the clinical assessment and recognition of suspicious skin lesions.

Talk

We’ll start by discussing the mole or lesion you’re concerned about, including how long you’ve had it and any changes you’ve noticed.

Assess

Your skin lesion will be carefully examined and assessed for features that may require further investigation or treatment.

Understand

Your specialist nurse will explain their clinical assessment, answer your questions and make sure you understand what’s been identified.

Next steps

Where further investigation or treatment is appropriate, this will be explained to you and you’ll be advised about the appropriate next steps.

TALK → ASSESS → UNDERSTAND → NEXT STEPS

Not every skin lesion is a mole.

Our clinic can assess a range of moles and skin lesions, helping to identify those that may require further investigation or treatment.

Your specialist nurse has experience in the recognition and management of skin lesions and skin cancers and can determine an appropriate pathway based on the clinical assessment.

Keeping an eye on your moles and recognising changes can play an important part in looking after your skin.

Our specialist nurse has extensive experience in mole surveillance and lesion recognition, including identifying features that may warrant further investigation.

If you’ve noticed a mole changing or have a particular mole you’re concerned about, you can arrange a private assessment.

Minor skin lesion excision
Removal of selected small skin lesions.

Shave excision
Removal of suitable raised or superficial lesions.

Biopsy
Taking a small sample of tissue so it can be sent for laboratory examination.

Curettage and cautery
A procedure used for certain suitable skin lesions.

Cryotherapy
Treatment using controlled freezing for certain suitable skin lesions.

The appropriate option will depend on the type of lesion, its location, your individual circumstances and the clinical assessment.

Where tissue needs laboratory analysis, this should be clearly explained as part of your treatment pathway.

Who will carry out my assessment?

You’ll be seen by an experienced Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse with specialist dermatology experience in assessing moles and skin lesions and recognising features associated with skin cancer.

Is the clinic only for moles?

No. The clinic can assess moles and other skin lesions. If you’re unsure whether your concern is suitable for the clinic, contact our team before booking.

Does a suspicious mole mean I have skin cancer?

No. Many moles and skin lesions are benign. If your assessment identifies features that require further investigation, your specialist nurse will explain the appropriate next steps.

Can you diagnose skin cancer during my appointment?

Clinical assessment can identify lesions with features that may be consistent with skin cancer, but some lesions require further investigation and/or histological examination before a definitive diagnosis can be made.

Can you remove my mole or skin lesion?

Minor surgical procedures are available for certain suitable skin lesions. Your lesion will need to be assessed first to determine whether removal is appropriate and which procedure should be considered.

What happens if something concerning is found?

If your assessment identifies a lesion that requires further investigation or treatment, this will be explained to you and an appropriate pathway will be recommended.

Can I have a lesion removed even if it isn’t suspicious?

Some benign lesions may be suitable for private removal. An assessment is required first to determine whether this is appropriate.

Specialist skin assessment, centred around you

You’ll receive dedicated time with an experienced Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse in the professional environment of St Hugh’s Hospital.

From assessing your concern to explaining what happens next, our focus is on providing professional, compassionate and clinically appropriate care.

Don’t spend your time wondering what it might be.

Get it checked.

BOOK A PRIVATE MOLE & SKIN LESION ASSESSMENT