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It's not just moles that you need to keep an eye out for and get checked. Other marks on the skin can also show changes that should prompt a medical examination. Many people walk around with a "thing" on their skin that they don't quite know what it is. Our dermatologists can help with an examination and clarification with a short waiting time.
Our dermatologist Jon Diernæs explains what to look out for and how an examination is performed.
For all skin tags, look out for changes in shape and/or color, and if there are sores, crusts or a feeling of roughness over the tag. They should also be examined if there is itching, burning or pain.
If a flat mole cannot be mirrored on its own axis - that is, if the mole is not symmetrical in shape - has multiple colors or exhibits symptoms as mentioned above, they should be examined. Any mole that changes according to the above should be examined by a doctor.
Moles may darken during the summer months due to sun exposure, but they should become uniformly dark.
We recommend following official sun safety advice to avoid sunburn and increased risk of skin cancer by seeking shade, wearing a wide-brimmed sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen for uncovered skin. Solarium should be avoided.
It is normal to develop new moles in your 30s. After the age of 40, new moles tend not to appear, so new moles need attention. However, you can get 'wisdom spots' (commonly known as 'liver spots' or 'old man warts'), which can look like moles. From experience, it can be difficult to distinguish these marks from each other.
New moles should always be examined if there is any uncertainty about whether they are benign or not.
First, the dermatologist will want to know if you or anyone in your immediate family has had melanoma or other types of skin cancer.
For the examination, the dermatologist uses a special technique and magnifying glass to examine the skin changes more closely. The dermatologist examines the skin and gets an impression of whether any of the marks are different from the others on the skin. This will help the dermatologist determine whether the change is most likely to be benign or whether a tissue sample should be considered.
At Capio, we have a very short waiting time for examination of moles and other skin tags.
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