Skin Checks

At Devonport Family Medical Centre, there are a number of doctors who have a special interest in the early detection and management of skin cancer. Please call reception and we will help you make a booking with the most suitable GP.

Have you noticed a change in the look of your skin?

Did you know that non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world? It affects two out of every three Australians by the age of 70.

While skin cancer is almost entirely preventable, early detection is important.

If you have a mole that is worrying you or you’ve noticed any of the following changes, it’s important to have it checked by a doctor as soon as possible. It only takes 30 minutes and could save your life.

• Has your mole changed in colour or size, or has become itchy?
• Do you have an area of skin that never heals?
• Do you have a spot that has grown quickly or is new?

Even if you feel your skin is healthy, we recommend seeing a doctor for a skin check at least once a year, especially if you spend time in the sun for work or leisure.

We recommend annual skin checks for people aged 50 years and over or who have:

• Family history of melanoma
• Previous history of non-melanoma skin cancer
• Previous history of melanoma
• Significant sun damage
  
• A spot that has changed, is new, or has become symptomatic.

Make a booking with your GP for a skin check today.