Skin cancer is something a lot of people worry about, as it is a quite common type of cancer that can occur because of natural circumstances. This is especially true for people living in areas where it's sunny most days of the year. Finding out if you are affected or in the danger zone of getting skin cancer is simple and is something you should aim to do regularly. To find out if you have anything to worry about, there's a simple procedure that you can follow.

Performing the examination

The first thing you need to do is to check the moles on your body, as these are the indicators that something might not be right. Get completely undressed in a well lit room with a clean mirror in it, so that you can see everything clearly. Systematically go through all of your body parts and check them for all types of moles. Make sure you also check areas where the sun hasn't gotten, as there is a risk for cancerous moles there too. Check between your fingers, toes, and all hard to reach areas, including your scalp, to make sure that you're aware of every mole on your body.

What moles to look out for

All moles aren't signs of cancer or even a cause for concern. The certain types of moles that you should look out for are the ones that have irregular edges, are standing out, or have a prominent colour that stands out from the other moles or birthmarks surrounding them. You should also be concerned with new moles that have showed up since you last checked yourself, as well as moles that have grown since you last saw them. This is why it's important to check them regularly. If you do have any moles like these, or you find an increase in new moles that can be explained with having been out a lot in the sun, you should call a molescan clinic to get yourself professionally checked.

Go to the clinic

At the mole clinic, you should discuss your concerns with the doctor and tell them about the circumstances under which the new mole has developed. If you have a new mole that looks concerning because you've been out in the sun a lot, this is more worrying than if you have old moles with irregular shapes that you've had for a long time. If the doctor finds anything worrying, they will give you a molescan, and depending on the results, you will either be declared healthy or receive the treatment you need. Regardless, doing this regularly can catch the cancer in an early stage and thus make it more treatable and less of a worry for you.