Spot Check
Get reassurance fast with a Spot & Targeted Skin Check at Dermadocs Skin Cancer Clinic in Parkside, Adelaide. If you’ve noticed a new or changing mole, lesion or spot, this focused service is designed to quickly evaluate specific areas of concern without the need for a full body exam.
A Spot & Targeted Skin Check is a focused examination that evaluates one or a few specific skin spots or lesions that are causing concern — for example, changes in colour, shape, size, itchiness, bleeding or unusual appearance. This targeted approach saves time and provides peace of mind when a full body skin check isn’t immediately needed.
Duration: Typically a short consultation (15–20 minutes) focused on your area of concern. Non-Invasive: The examination itself is painless and non-invasive. Immediate Advice: Your clinician will discuss findings and next steps before you leave the clinic.
A complete visual examination of your skin from head to toe under professional lighting conditions, looking for new or changing spots, moles or lesions. This forms the foundation of early detection.
Dermatoscopy magnifies lesions to distinguish benign from suspicious, while digital mole imaging stores high-resolution images for tracking changes over time.
Photographic mapping of the entire skin surface to document and monitor numerous moles or lesions, especially for patients at high risk. It supports detailed comparison over time and helps reveal changes that may require intervention.
A Spot & Targeted Skin Check is ideal if you’ve noticed a specific lesion or change such as:
Spot checks are a time-efficient first step if you’ve noticed something concerning — but if you have multiple risk factors or haven’t had a full skin assessment recently, a Full Body Skin Check may be recommended.
Spot checks focus on 1–3 specific areas of concern, while full body checks assess all skin regions.
Usually around 15 minutes, depending on the concern.
Yes — photos may be taken for documentation and monitoring.
