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What is Map My Mole?
Map My Mole is a mole screening service that connects our clinic to UK consultant dermatologists. We take detailed images of your mole or skin lesion and send them securely for review. You receive a written report with the dermatologist's opinion and clear advice on what to do next, without waiting for a GP referral.
Map My Mole, by Community Dermatology Ltd, is an advice service and follows the British Association of Dermatologists' teledermatology guidelines. It does not provide treatment.
When should you get a mole checked?
Most moles are harmless. It is worth having one looked at if it has changed, or if it stands out from the rest of your moles. Dermatologists use the ABCDE guide:
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Asymmetry: the two halves don't match
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Border: ragged, notched or blurred edges
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Colour: more than one shade, or uneven colour
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Diameter: larger than about 6mm (roughly a pencil rubber)
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Evolving: changing in size, shape or colour, or starting to itch or bleed
If a mole is bleeding, painful or changing quickly, see your GP rather than booking this service.
How it works
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We ask you a few questions about your skin and the mole.
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We take a series of photos, including close-up images through a dermatoscope, a handheld magnifying lens.
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A UK consultant dermatologist reviews everything, and you receive a digital report within 48 hours with their findings and advice on what to do next.
What happens if something looks suspicious?
If the dermatologist has any concern, they will advise you to see your GP or a dermatologist, and the Map My Mole team will phone you to make sure you have understood the report.
A flag does not mean you have skin cancer, it means the mole is worth a closer look. Skin cancer can only be confirmed by a biopsy, not from images.
You can take your report to your GP. Because it comes from a UK consultant dermatologist, most GPs will act on it without needing to see you first.
Why people use this service
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A dermatologist's opinion within 48 hours, rather than a wait of weeks
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No need to wait for a GP referral first
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Reassurance that a mole has been assessed by a specialist
Common questions
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Who can use it?
Most people can. Children are always seen with a parent or guardian present, who gives consent before the appointment. If a mole is bleeding, very painful, or you have already been put on an urgent (two-week wait) referral, speak to your GP instead.
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Where are my results sent?
You are emailed your report. You can also choose to share a copy with the clinic, though this is not required.
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What is in the report?
The dermatologist's opinion on what your mole or skin lesion is, and advice on what to do next.
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How is my data handled?
Your images and answers are uploaded securely through the Map My Mole app and handled in line with UK data protection rules.