Skin cancer is on the increase. It is the most common type of cancer in the UK, but most cases of skin cancer are easily treated and cured if detected in the early stages.

MoleMate is a non-invasive, rapid and painless melanoma screening device that has been specifically designed with and for GPs and for skin care specialists. By assisting and accelerating the diagnostic process, MoleMate enables the medical professionals to quickly scan and make a decision to refer a patient, excise a lesion or immediately assure them that their lesion is not suspicious.

MoleMate comprises of a hand-held scanner and software that uses SIAscopy, the skin imaging technology that scans and visualises haemoglobin, melanin, dermal melanin and collagen up to 2mm under the skin.

Consultation

The consultation will normally take no more than 20 minutes (up to 5 moles can be assessed in one consultation). The SIAscopy V handheld scanner is placed over the mole or lesion. The SIAscope then analyses the area and converts this data to a SIAscan for interpretation by your skin care specialist. You will be able to see on the computer screen every stage of this analysis procedure and will be able to ask any questions you may have. At the end of the analysis you will receive an accurate diagnosis and report.

The MoleMate SIAscopy analysis can be carried out quickly and at a time to suit you. With this rapid diagnosis you can be assured that any suspicious lesions can be referred without any unnecessary delay.

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