Skin checks for melanoma and other types of skin cancer at clinics or doctors’ offices are not performed regularly like checks for other types of cancer (e.g. pap smears for cervical cancer). Instead, they are performed when a person asks their doctor (e.g. because they notice a suspicious mole), or when a doctor identifies a patient that may require a skin check (e.g. someone who is at high risk because of their work and history). How often this should be done varies depending on the patient’s risk.
There are some people that are more likely to attend for a skin check. These include people with fair skin aged 40-49, those who have had skin cancer before, and those who perceive they are personally at risk of skin cancer. People who ask their doctor for a skin check tend to have higher levels of education and often have concerns about suspicious skin changes which they identified through skin self-examination. General practitioners are often the first point of call for patients in need of skin examination and perform the majority of skin cancer checks. There are also a growing number of specialized skin cancer clinics available to attend in Australia.
Finding the right Skin Clinic
There are a growing number of skin clinics in Australia and numerous factors to consider when choosing the right clinic to visit for a skin check, or assessing whether or not attending a specialist skin clinic offers any benefits over a general practitioner visit. It is important to be aware that many specialist skin clinics are run by general practitioners, not dermatologists (doctors who specialize in disorders of the skin).
Staff qualifications
The qualifications and experience of the doctor examining the skin are important. For the initial assessment of a suspicious skin lesion, visiting your general practitioner is recommended. Your general practitioner is best placed to take the examination because they are familiar with your medical history. Your general practitioner can refer to a specialist if this is required.
Finding the right specialist
A number of specialists may be involved in the assessment and treatment of skin lesions. Most commonly these are dermatologists (skin specialists) and surgical oncologists (cancer specialists).
Source: https://www.myvmc.com/investigations/skin-checks-and-skin-clinics/
Other useful links regarding Skin Check-ups:
- https://poptype.co/the-health-blog/6-helpful-ways-to-get-rid-of-blackheads
- https://www.blogswow.com/6-dermatologist-approved-dark-spot-treatments/
- https://sandbox.zenodo.org/communities/dermatologist-sg/?page=1&size=20
- https://www.bountysource.com/people/81699-dermatologist-singapore
- https://froont.com/singapore-dermatologist/singapore-dermatologist
- https://www.jovoto.com/community/dermatologist_sg
- https://ameblo.jp/dermatologist-singapore/entry-12624509360.html
- http://singapore-dermatologist-2020.simplesite.com/
- https://www.ranker.com/writer/dermatologistsg
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