Contact our office in Hamilton, ON, to schedule a body check, or if you notice any places that have changed or are concerning. We are routinely able to provide patients with a relatively shorter wait time to obtain an appointment than they can secure with some other providers. Commonly noted concerns, which should be checked right away by the dermatologist include:

• Asymmetrical moles – meaning that one side differs from the other, which can be a warning sign for cancerous moles.
• Uneven border – a mole with uneven, scalloped, or notched edges is a greater cause for concern.
• Multiple colors – rather than uniform color of the whole mole, it may have a variety of shades of brown or black, and some even appear white, red, or blue.
• Larger diameters – moles which are larger in diameter tend to be more dangerous than the smaller ones, as a rule.
• Changing – most common moles will stay the same, and any that change in size, shape, color, or bleed should be examined.

For examination, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer, including basal cell, squamous cell, actinic keratosis (AK), and melanoma, trust your health and care to the experienced doctors and staff of drs skin care.