Skin Cancer Care
Full Skin Checks
A full skin check is a systematic examination of the skin to look for suspicious or changing lesions, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.
Dr Ben provides comprehensive skin checks with dermoscopic assessment where clinically appropriate.
What Is Checked?
A full skin examination may include areas such as:
- Face and scalp
- Ears and neck
- Arms and hands
- Chest and abdomen
- Back
- Legs and feet
Additional areas may be examined when clinically indicated or when you have a specific concern.
Who Should Consider a Skin Check?
A skin check may be particularly useful if you have:
- Significant lifetime sun exposure
- Fair skin that burns easily
- Numerous or unusual moles
- A personal history of skin cancer
- A family history of melanoma
- Previous significant sunburns
- A new or changing lesion
What Happens After the Examination?
Most skin lesions are benign.
If a lesion appears unusual, options may include:
- Monitoring
- Photography
- Biopsy
- Excision
- Specialist referral
The recommended next step depends on the clinical findings. A single spot of concern can also be booked as a focused mole or lesion assessment.
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed