Book a full body skin check or mole check with Dr Christian Peut at Paradise Medical Centre in Adelaide. Changing, unusual or non-healing spots can be assessed with dermoscopy, with biopsy or excision arranged where appropriate.
A skin check begins with your history and risk factors, including previous skin cancers, family history, sun exposure, immune suppression and any spots you have noticed changing.
The skin is examined visually. Spots that need a closer look are assessed with a dermatoscope, a handheld instrument that allows structures beneath the skin surface to be seen more clearly.
A full body appointment is intended for a systematic examination. A shorter lesion appointment is more appropriate when you have one or two specific spots you want assessed.
Read more about how I assess moles, spots and freckles, including what dermoscopy can show.
A new spot, or an existing mole or lesion changing in size, shape, colour or texture.
A spot that looks noticeably different from the rest of your moles or freckles.
A sore, scab or lesion that repeatedly bleeds, crusts or does not heal.
A previous skin cancer, strong family history, extensive sun exposure, many unusual moles or immune suppression.
Most spots assessed during a skin check are not skin cancer. When a lesion needs further investigation or treatment, the next step depends on its appearance, location and your individual risk.
Some lesions can be documented and reviewed for change.
A sample may be taken and sent to pathology when the diagnosis is uncertain.
Skin cancers, including melanoma where appropriate, and suspicious lesions can be removed under local anaesthetic.
Very large lesions or lesions in complex locations, particularly on the face, may be referred to a plastic surgeon.
A full skin check with Dr Christian Peut is $165. A Medicare rebate is available where eligible.
No referral is generally required to see a GP for a skin check. You can book directly using the online booking system.
A mole or spot check is suitable when you have one or two specific lesions that concern you. A full body skin check is a systematic examination of the skin, with dermoscopy of lesions where appropriate.
Choose Skin Check – Full Body for a systematic examination. Choose Skin Cancer Check – 1 or 2 Spots / Lesions when you have a small number of specific concerns.
Make a note of any new or changing spots. For a full examination, wear clothing that is easy to remove and avoid heavy makeup or nail polish if those areas need assessment.
Depending on the finding, the next step may be monitoring, photography, biopsy or excision. Very large lesions or lesions in complex locations, particularly on the face, may be referred to a plastic surgeon.
Many suspicious lesions and skin cancers can be biopsied or excised in general practice under local anaesthetic where appropriate. Complex lesions may be referred for specialist treatment.
There is no single interval that suits everyone. Frequency should be based on your personal risk, previous skin cancers, examination findings and advice from your doctor.
Select either a full body skin check or an appointment for one or two spots. The booking link is restricted to Dr Christian Peut’s appointments at Paradise Medical Centre.