DERMATOLOGY CLINIC AT THE VILLAGE DOCTOR
According to the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) skin cancer is the most common cancer overall in the UK. Here at Maimon Medical we aim to provide you with simple and easy access for a doctor consultation and diagnosis of skin conditions at a time when there are increased pressures for Dermatology services in the UK.
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GP CONSULTATION FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SKIN CONDITIONS
The dermatological consultation consist of a GP appointment where a full medical history is taken. The lesion is then examined using a dermatoscope which is a powerful microscope for examining skin lesions.
A diagnosis of the skin lesion is then made and a treatment plan made for managing the skin condition.
If we suspect the skin lesion is cancerous then an urgent referral is made to dermatology.
Dermatology at The Village Doctor
- Provides quick results (72 hours) for referrals and peace of mind.
- Avoids the NHS waiting lists.
- Dermoscopy is non-invasive.
- Treatment plan given on the day.
- Minimises the amount of unnecessary GP referrals to Dermatology.
Your dermatology consultation
A dermatoscope will be used to examine your skin lesion under intense magnification.
The lesion is then photographed from a distance and than another photograph from close up.
DERMATOLOGY CONSULTATION
Dermatology private GP consultation – £249
This bundle includes:
- A private consultation with a GP.
- Imaging of a single lesion using a dermatoscope.
- A detailed written report sent to your GP.
How to self check your moles
SELF – CHECKING
Self-checking is vital for the early detection of skin cancer. It is important to be aware of the condition of your skin and monitor any changes. Self-Checking – only takes 5 minutes!
Use the ABCDE rule when self-checking your moles/ lesions:
- A – Asymmetry – Is it an irregular shape? Skin cancers such as melanoma are typically asymmetrical. Non-cancerous growths tend to be a regular shape.
- B – Borders – Does it have a clear border? The borders of a melanoma are ragged, poorly defined, and irregular. Non-cancerous skin growths such as moles have sharply defined borders.
- C – Colour – Benign growths tend to have a single, uniform colour. Melanomas may have several, including brown, tan, red, or black. Are there any changes in colour?
- D – Diameter – is it bigger than 5-6 mm? Melanomas tend to be larger than the head of a pencil eraser—over 6 millimetres
- E – Evolving – Are there any symptoms such as itching and bleeding? Most benign skin growths do not change over time. They don’t get larger or smaller, don’t bleed for no reason, and don’t change colours. Skin cancers will change in shape, size, even colour. Any skin growth that starts changing in appearance, begins bleeding, or starts to grow must be seen by a doctor immediately.
For more information of our dermatology services request a call back.
