Updated: 7 December 2025
7th December 2025 by Dr Alireza Salehzadeh
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. When detected early, it is highly treatable — often with simple, minimally invasive procedures. Expert dermoscopic assessment helps spot suspicious lesions at the earliest stage so you get rapid, accurate answers and personalised care.
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Skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, with cases continuing to rise each year. While this can sound worrying, there’s an important piece of good news: when detected early, skin cancer is highly treatable — often with simple, minimally invasive procedures.
Catching a melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer early usually means smaller procedures, less scarring, and better long-term outcomes.
For melanoma — the most serious type of skin cancer — early-stage detection can result in over 95% survival.
Skin cancers can grow or spread to other parts of the body if left untreated. Identifying changes early allows your clinician to intervene before this happens.
Dermoscopy (or dermatoscopy) is a non-invasive technique using a magnifying, polarised light device to reveal structures in the skin that aren’t visible to the naked eye. It is the gold standard for assessing moles, sun damage, and suspicious lesions, and it significantly increases diagnostic accuracy.
Our specialist skin clinicians are trained in advanced dermoscopy, allowing the earliest possible detection of subtle abnormalities.
If you notice any change, even a small one, it’s best to get it checked promptly.
During your appointment, our clinicians carry out:
Our aim is to provide fast, expert reassurance — or swift treatment when necessary.
You should consider regular skin checks if you have:
We recommend annual full-body skin checks, or more frequent reviews for higher-risk individuals.
Skin cancer caught early is almost always curable. Dermoscopy is one of the most powerful tools for detecting the earliest signs.