While tattoo art is beautiful, if a tattoo covers or even closely surrounds an existing mole, it obscures the natural borders, symmetry, and colour of the lesion making skin cancer in that area much harder to detect.

Before undergoing any laser treatment, it is important to have any moles in the treatment area professionally assessed.

It's easy to brush off getting a skin scan if you only have a few moles, but relying on your naked eye and waiting for a problem to show up is a risky strategy compared to the peace of mind that comes with proactive healthcare. The Advantage of a Baseline Even if you only have a few moles, getting a skin scan is a massive advantage. Mole mapping allows us to screen your entire body and look at all your lesions in high definition. By coming in for your first scan, we establish

There is a common misconception that skin cancer only affects individuals with fair complexions. While skin tone does influence your risk level, proactive skin health is crucial for absolutely everyone. How Melanin Plays a Role Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color, and it does provide protective benefits against UV radiation. When your skin is exposed to UV light, cells called melanocytes produce melanin to try and protect you. The Hidden Danger for Darker Skin To