FOLLOW UP

At the end of your consultation we make a recommendation regarding follow-up skin checks. Timing for this can vary between individuals due to many factors however typically this is;

 

• For those aged 20 - 40 years – full dermscopic skin check every two years with skin self examination at least every three months

 

• For those aged 40 year or more – annual dermoscopic skin check with skin self examination at least every three months

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Normally we will set a recall in our practice system to send you a reminder close to the time of recommended follow-up. This will at least make you have a good look at your skin and remind you to look after it.

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The longer it is between checks the more chance there could be a lesion there that could have been picked up earlier. The earlier the diagnosis and treatment the better the outcome.

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