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Catch skin cancer early Detecting changes in moles at an early stage improves outcomes


Te best time to treat a cancerous mole is when it’s just noticeable, but how do you know which moles are cancerous? And how good is your GP at identifying moles of concern? Skin is one specialty that historically gets overlooked by doctors while at medical school and in GP training. Dermatologists, who have at least


four years of specialist training in skin conditions beyond post grad- uate training and medical school, are best placed to identify skin cancers at an early stage. However, even the best dermatologists need help to identify changes in moles over time, which is where mole mapping excels. Mole mapping is a medical proce-


dure that involves creating a detailed map of a person’s whole skin to iden- tify and track any unusual moles or other skin lesions. Derma Reading’s total body mole mapping machine


features the


latest technology and enables its UK-trained consultant dermatolo- gists to create a detailed report that identifies any concerning moles. Unlike most mole mapping services, which just take photographs, at Derma Reading every mole on your skin will be reviewed by derma- tologists. Full body images will be taken, along with detailed images of any moles that the dermatolo- gist is concerned about. Te images of all moles are then catalogued and tracked over time, so that any changes in size, shape or colour can be easily detected. If potentially cancerous moles are the dermatologist will


identified,


inform you of treatment options. Tese can either be carried out at Derma Reading or you can take the report to your GP to get treatment on the NHS.


About Derma Reading Derma Reading was set up by Dr Rima Clayton. Feeling that patients — many whose skin concerns were leaving them desperate for derma- tology expertise — shouldn’t have to wait


to receive the specialist


help they needed, Dr Clayton devel- oped a bespoke system and holistic


approach to the treatment of skin through Derma Reading. With more than 10 UK-trained


expert dermatologists and plastic surgeons, as well as specialist derma- tology nurses, Derma Reading offers a full range of medical skin consulta- tions and treatments to help treat all skin conditions, including: • Acne • Allergy testing •


Skin surgery


• Mohs micrographic surgery • •


Eczema/psoriasis Iontophoresis for sweating


• Cosmetic treatments • Microwave treatment for warts •


Leg ulcers Contact us at


E: admin@derma.co.uk T: 0118 466 0935 derma.co.uk Shepherds Hill, Reading RG6 1FE


DR RIMA CLAYTON Derma Reading is recognised by


all major health insurers, or can provide quotes for self-pay consulta- tion and treatment. It’s located east of Reading, close to the motorway, with free parking just outside the door, making it easy to access.


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