Skin marks under control – video dermatoscopy

What Does the “Moles Under Control – Videodermatoscopy” Package Involve?

The “Moles Under Control” package allows moles to be examined for melanoma, skin lesions, and other dermatological conditions. The package includes a consultation with a dermatologist.

The dermatologist examines moles across the entire body and selects those requiring detailed assessment using a videodermatoscope. This diagnostic device enables the evaluation of moles and pigmented lesions under 70–200x magnification. The images are recorded electronically, allowing comparison of mole appearance during follow-up visits and ongoing monitoring over time.

Are you sure that all the moles on your skin are safe? Skin cancer can develop from any of them. Highly aggressive melanoma develops from an existing pigmented lesion in approximately 40% of cases. That is why moles should be checked regularly—preferably every six months by a dermatologist. Only a specialist, using a videodermatoscope, can determine whether a lesion poses a health risk or is simply a benign mole.

In the case of melanoma, early diagnosis and prompt treatment provide up to a 97% chance of complete recovery. Each year, melanoma is diagnosed in approximately 3,500 people in Poland. Nearly one-third of patients die because they seek specialist care too late.

If you do not notice any alarming changes, it does not mean there is no risk. It is worth having a doctor examine your moles with a dermatoscope and determine the appropriate frequency of further check-ups.

Who Should Benefit from the “Moles Under Control – Videodermatoscopy” Package?

The package is intended for:

• adults,
• children over 1 year of age (note: examinations for children are performed exclusively at: Medicover Wołoska Center, CM Atrium, Medicover Graniczna Center, and Damian Medical Center Koneser).

You should undergo videodermatoscopic mole examination if you:

• have a fair complexion (light skin, light hair),
• are prone to sunburn,
• have numerous pigmented moles of various shapes,
• have a family history of skin cancer, including melanoma.

Contact a dermatologist as soon as possible if you have a mole that:

• has significantly increased in size,
• has changed shape or color,
• starts to itch, hurt, or bleed,
• develops scabs.

Do not take risks if you notice such changes. Do not delay scheduling an appointment.

When was the last time you carefully examined your skin? Check your moles. Check your skin. Check your partner’s skin. If you notice anything concerning, schedule an examination.

What Are the Benefits for the Patient?

• assessment of pigmented lesions by a dermatologist,
• examination of lesions under 70–200x magnification,
• electronic image recording of moles,
• ability to compare lesions during follow-up visits and monitor them over time,
• increased chances of early detection of melanoma and other skin lesions.

What Is Included in the "Moles Under Control – Videodermatoscopy" Package?

FAQ – Moles Under Control – Videodermatoscopy

Who Should Examine Moles?

Moles should be assessed by a dermatologist. Only a specialist, using a videodermatoscope, can determine whether a particular lesion poses a health risk or is simply a benign mole.

How Often Should Moles Be Checked?

Moles should ideally be checked every six months by a dermatologist.

What Does a Mole Examination with a Dermatologist Look Like?

The dermatologist examines moles across the entire body and evaluates selected lesions in detail using a videodermatoscope. This device enables assessment under 70–200x magnification and allows electronic image recording. As a result, the appearance of moles can be compared during follow-up visits and monitored over time.

How Can I Check My Moles Myself?

You should regularly observe your skin and attend routine dermatology check-ups. If you notice that a mole is increasing in size, changing shape or color, starting to itch, hurt, bleed, or develop scabs, contact a specialist as soon as possible.

Can Melanoma Develop from a Regular Mole?

Yes. In approximately 40% of cases, melanoma develops from an existing pigmented lesion.

How Can I Tell If a Mole May Be Cancerous?

Warning signs include lesions that have significantly increased in size, changed shape or color, started to itch, hurt, bleed, or become covered with scabs. In the case of melanoma, early diagnosis and prompt treatment provide up to a 97% chance of complete recovery.