Map My Mole

Exciting New Service: Mole & Lesion Assessment

​We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Map my Mole, an organization affiliated with the Association of Dermatologists, to offer a convenient mole and lesion assessment service. Typically, private consultations with dermatologists can cost over £200, and if further tests or treatments are necessary, the costs can run into the thousands. Map my Mole provides an affordable way to monitor your moles and lesions.

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Why is Mole Mapping Important?

This screening is ideal for those concerned about changes in moles or skin spots, offering peace of mind with fast and reliable expert insights. It’s a non-invasive, quick process that allows patients to detect and address skin issues before they develop into something more serious.

As we age, new moles or lesions may appear, or existing ones might change, which can be concerning. Mole mapping is especially beneficial for individuals at higher risk for melanomas and skin cancers, such as those with a family history of melanoma, fair or red hair, a history of significant sun exposure, or frequent sunburns.

Some people may also choose this service to ensure a lesion is safe to remove before undergoing treatment.

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What is Map my Mole?

Map my Mole is a service run by consultant dermatologists designed to make mole and lesion checks easy and accessible. During a 15-minute consultation at our clinic, a nurse will review your consultation form, then take images of your mole or skin lesion using a specialist, medical grade camera called a “dermoscope”. It uses light and magnification to help a dermatologist see how your skin looks in more detail than you would be able to see with a naked eye or normal camera. The detailed images will make it easier to spot abnormalities that may require further investigation or diagnostic tests. 

What Happens Next?

Once we’ve taken images of your mole, we will send them to Map My Mole for review. Map My Mole is a third party service provider we use to obtain an indicative opinion from a consultant dermatologist regarding your mole or skin lesion. The consultant will review the images and prepare a report for us so we can advise you on next steps.

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What will you do with the images? 
We need to send some of your personal information, including your name, contact details and some medical information (including the images we take of your mole) to Map My Mole when we submit the images for review. You can find Map My Mole’s privacy policy on their website at , or we can email you a link to it.

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When will I get the results? 
Images are usually reviewed within 48 hours after we submit them for review, but it may take longer than that. A copy of the report will be sent to you as soon as it’s ready, we can also request that it is sent to The Clinic, and we will contact you to discuss the report with you once we have received it.

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Will Map My Mole be able to diagnose cancer from the images? 
No. It’s important that you understand that it is not possible to diagnose any cancer from images, and a formal diagnosis requires a biopsy (sample removed under anaesthetic) and histological assessment. However, the consultant’s report can help us identify a suspicious mole that might need further investigation such as a biopsy. 

If you’re concerned about your mole or skin lesion, you should speak to your GP or another medical professional as soon as possible so that they can carry out further tests if needed.

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Who is responsible for my care?
Map My Mole is providing the services to Ear To Clear, and there is no direct legal relationship
between you and Map My Mole. Ear To Clear will discuss the outcome of your report with you. Should any further follow up be required with medical practitioners it will be the responsibility of the patient to obtain this. 

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​Why Choose Our Service?

Some people are hesitant to visit their GP for mole assessments, either to avoid taking up valuable appointment time or because they find it difficult to get an appointment during office hours. This can sometimes lead to delays in detecting serious conditions, which can affect health outcomes. Our service offers an easy and accessible alternative.

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