Skin Check Clinic

Our clinic provides professional skin examinations, advice on self-checks, and follow-up treatment when needed.

Do you protect your skin?

Do you check your skin?

Australia has the highest rates of melanoma in the world so it’s important to get regular skin checks. At your next visit, ask your GP how often you should perform self-checks and what you should look out for.

If you notice changes in your skin, you’ll need to book-in for a professional check.

Melanoma in Australia

The good news is that melanoma is often identifiable at an early stage where simple treatment can result in a complete cure.

2 in 3 Australians

Australians are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70.

3rd most common

Melanoma is the third most common cancer in Australia, with a death every five hours due to melanoma.

Risk Factors

There are many risk factors that increase the chances of melanoma, including:

fair skin
high mole count
family history
pattern of sunburns throughout life, especially during childhood.

Prevention and Self-Checks

Try to become familiar with the look of your skin, so you can pick up any changes that might suggest a skin cancer. Look for:

any crusty, non-healing sores
small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour
new spots/freckles or moles changing colour, thickness or shape over a few weeks or months.

If you notice a strange new mole on your skin or an old mole that’s started changing, it’s important to see your GP right away. Some people at higher risk require regular, planned skin assessments.

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Skin check consultations are available with all GPs.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Your GP will conduct a skin check using a magnifying instrument called a dermoscope. If they find anything concerning, they may recommend cryotherapy or other non-surgical treatments, or biopsy or referral to a dermatologist. You will need to make a subsequent appointment if surgical treatment is required.