Skinzure is a one-stop-service for skin screening. It’s cost effective because it saves you the expense of a screening visit, plus a GP visit if there’s a problem and a referral to a specialist for which you then pay another consultation fee.
With our practice it’s one referral for a specialist assessment and opinion, so you not only save money but more importantly time. From skin check to a diagnosis and treatment is a matter of days not months, which also removes the stress of juggling multiple appointments and referrals in the process.
Dermoscopy is the examination of skin lesions with a hand-held digital device called a dermatoscope. It is similar to a magnifying glass (making things up to 10 times bigger) and when used by expertly trained technicians is far more accurate than examining your skin with the naked eye.
Gel is applied to the areas being examined and the dermatoscope held close to the skin for a detailed inspection. This does not hurt or harm you.
Photographs are taken of any abnormal looking lesions, and these will be personally assessed by Adam Greenbaum. If they are deemed harmless you will be reassured and monitored with a future appointment. Any lesions suspicious for cancer will be removed and sent for further testing.
You will have a follow-up appointment to discuss the results and treatment options.
With your permission, your information is stored in the practice database which allows comparison of any changes in existing lesions and assists in the identification of any new ones.
