Dr Thompson & Associates Medical Centre

Skin Check

Our main aim is the early detection of skin cancer. Using a special skin microscope and a process known as dermoscopy, we are able to see the skin surface and the deeper elements in the skin, thereby helping us to assess a suspicious mole or skin lesion. Dermoscopy increases the likelihood of detecting early melanomas.
DermLite DL100 is used for the early detection of melanoma. This device has a powerful lens and provides a clear and deep view into pigmented legions without the use of oil.

The second aim is to increase specifity. Dermoscopy can achieve specificity of 85% and helps to prevent unnecessary removal of moles and skin lesions which turn out to be non-cancerous.

Types of Skins Cancers and Precancers