Mole Check & Mole Mapping

Full Body Mole Mapping provides a highly detailed and systematic approach to skin surveillance, combining consultant dermatology expertise with advanced imaging technology to support early detection of skin cancer and subtle changes in the skin over time.

Key benefits include:

• Early identification of skin cancer risk through comprehensive assessment of moles and pigmented lesions 
• Full-body digital imaging to ensure complete visualisation of the skin surface 
• A secure digital record of your skin, allowing accurate comparison over time 
• Consultant dermatologist-led interpretation at every stage of review 
• Advanced comparative analysis to detect even subtle changes between appointments 
• High-resolution dermoscopic imaging for detailed evaluation beneath the skin surface 
• Ongoing monitoring of new or evolving lesions within a structured surveillance programme 
• Efficient whole-body screening in a single appointment, particularly valuable for patients with multiple moles or increased risk factors 

The process combines specialist clinical assessment with advanced imaging technology to create a precise digital map of your skin for ongoing monitoring.

• Consultant dermatologist consultation: Your appointment begins with a full clinical assessment, including a review of your skin, personal risk factors, and any areas of concern.
• Full-body digital imaging: High-resolution photographs are taken of your entire skin surface to establish a detailed visual baseline. Each mole is recorded and mapped for future comparison.
• Dermoscopy imaging: Selected moles are examined using dermoscopy, a specialised magnification technique that reveals structures beneath the skin surface that are not visible to the naked eye.
• Creation of a secure digital skin record: All images are securely stored within your medical record, forming a longitudinal dataset that allows accurate tracking over time.
• Follow-up comparative analysis (including AI-assisted review where applicable): At subsequent appointments, new images are compared against your baseline record to identify subtle changes in existing moles and the development of new lesions
• Further clinical management if required: If any mole demonstrates concerning features, your dermatologist may recommend closer observation, biopsy, or surgical removal for histological examination.

Skin cancer can develop at any stage of life. While risk increases with age, particularly from the 50s onwards, individuals with fair skin, multiple moles, or a family history of skin cancer may benefit from earlier and more regular assessment.

We recommend professional skin review if you notice any new, changing, or unusual moles, or if you fall into a higher-risk category.

The full Mole Mapping process typically takes around 30 minutes. You will also have an appointment with your Consultant Dermatologist alongside the imaging process.

We recommend you come in regularly to have your moles monitored every six months. This enables accurate comparison over time and supports early identification of any changes.

Our service is overseen by fully trained medical professionals and is unlike the nurse-led equivalents found on the high street.

• Dermatologist-Led - Our mole mapping service is dermatologist-led, meaning that every mole map patient is seen by a trained dermatologist and not simply a nurse.
• AI-Enhanced Mole Mapping - Our mapping tool uses the latest AI technology and is consequently able to pick up even the subtlest changes in size and shape of your moles
• Dermoscopy - Each mole is also reviewed by our dermatologist team under a high-powered dermatoscope, or dermatology microscope, in order to overlay this assessment with the very best trained professional opinion
• Rapid, Same-Day Removal - We are also able to offer rapid, same-day removal of worrisome moles since we have three fully staffed theatres on site. For the removal of bigger or deeper moles, or those in more visible places and sensitive to scarring, we have a team of plastic surgeons who can undertake the procedure
• Mohs Surgery - We also offer cutting-edge Mohs surgery, the optimal approach for removing skin cancers as determined by NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence)

Most people have moles that remain perfectly fine throughout their lifetime but if you notice signs that a mole has changed in any way, it is wise to have it checked by a dermatologist or doctor during a mole check to make sure it is not cancerous.

This kind of skin cancer includes melanomas, basal cell carcinomas, and squamous cell carcinomas. Moles can also be precancerous lesions, changes that are not cancer but could become cancer over time.

The good news is that skin cancer can be cured if it's found and treated early. Contact the Mole Clinic at Cadogan Clinic for more information.

Bleeding or itchy moles can occur when they have been irritated or scratched – moles catching on clothing, being cut by a razor, makeup application, scratching an insect bite and hair removal are all very common triggers. However, these can also be signs that the mole is cancerous.

There are definite signs that a mole could be a melanoma and individuals should seek immediate advice from a dermatologist. If you have a new mole or a change in your moles such as bleeding, changes in shape, size or colour, itchy or painful moles- it's imperative that you seek medical advice at the earliest possible stage.

Patients should be vigilant in having moles checked annually or as advised by your dermatologist if they have a history of previously abnormal naevi (moles) or skin cancer. An early diagnosis is crucial in managing this potentially life-threatening disease; skin cancer which is detected and removed early is almost always curable.

Mole Mapping is the most comprehensive safeguard against skin cancer and is recommended for anyone worried about their moles. Early detection saves lives, and Mole Mapping is the best option for supporting the detection process.

Cadogan Clinic’s latest AI skin analysis provides the highest precision imagery, ensuring even subtle changes are detected early for further investigation.

Computerised Mole Mapping is a tool to record moles and detect new moles. This is done in combination with Dermoscopy. It is used to monitor changes in existing moles, detect any progression and pick up skin cancers, especially malignant melanomas, early.

It is important to note that 52% of malignant melanomas are identified through early changes.

The more moles you have, the harder it is to perform accurate self-examinations. This leads to a higher likelihood that one or more moles will change without you noticing.

This type of mole mapping is objective, therefore vital in the prevention of skin cancer.

Mole Mapping is suitable for everyone, and the NHS and NICE recommend that mole checks should be carried out at least every six months.

However, there are some groups, who may be at higher-risk of developing skin cancer who long-term Mole Mapping is highly recommended for:

• Individuals with more than 50 moles
• Those with a personal or family history of skin cancer
• Individuals with fair skin who are at risk of burning more easily
• Anyone with a history of sunbed use

AI is a highly beneficial tool in detecting skin cancer. AI skin cancer screening is the latest development in Mole Mapping and Mole Checks that increases precision in skin cancer detection, allowing for early detection and treatment.

AI mole check technology as used in the best Mole Mapping, London at Cadogan Clinic, is able to pick up on the smallest changes in moles, that otherwise may not be visible to the naked eye. Although AI for skin cancer detection is a valuable tool, it does not replace clinician interpretation, and all AI skin analysis at Cadogan is assessed by a Consultant Dermatologist to ensure the right diagnosis and treatment plan are put in place.

Mole Mapping is a useful tool in detecting potentially cancerous moles, allowing for timely and effective early treatment. 

By having your moles identified and photographed at least every six months, it is possible to continuously monitor their progress and pick up on any changes before they become more dangerous. The latest developments in AI for skin cancer detection mean that there is an even higher level of precision, as AI can detect the smallest changes in moles and lesions, which may not immediately be picked up by the naked eye.