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MED-CARE: Mole Clinic, Stop Smoking & Spider Vein removal - Gauteng, Diet/Weight Loss System, South Africa.

Mole evaluation, analysis & mole removal ( Mole Clinic ) and the expected outcome after the removal of dermatological lesions ( Moles ) ( Post-operative ) Body Scanning, Early detection of skin cancer, total body photography and individual mole analysis ( Body Scanning ) Frequently asked questions regarding moles, the benefits of quitting smoking, & weight loss ( FAQ ) At Med-Care Mole Clinic we specialize in evaluating moles and dermatological lesions to determine the risk for malignancy. This is advanced, non-invasive, computerised medical technology. The danger of melanoma is the tendency to metastasise (spread) early and unpredictably. The only really effective treatment lies in the early recognition and wide removal of the melanoma before it can spread. The prognosis deteriorates severely after it has spread due to the resistance to radio and chemotherapy. The goal of post-operative care is to ensure that patients have good outcomes after surgical procedures and to prevent such complications as infection, checking that dressings are intact and there are no signs of overt bleeding and to promote healing of the surgical incision, and finally to return the patient to a state of health. Melanoma is the most rapidly increasing major cancer in these communities. South Africa has one of the highest monitored ultra violet levels in the world. Therefore we have one of the highest skin cancer rates. Melanoma, the most dangerous form, is on the increase. The melanoma is a highly malignant skin tumour which can arise from an existing mole or from healthy skin. The tumour tends to metastasise early over the lymph and blood streams, which makes it very dangerous! This is a practical method for early recognition of malignant melanoma. In recent years, the number of melanoma cases has increased dramatically. In Europe, every year about 1 million skin tumors are diagnosed. According to the latest available statistics from the National Cancer Registry, one in four South Africans will be affected by cancer in his or her lifetime. Clinical and microscopic mole observation in the course of time. Assessment of changes in size or microscopic structure. With the aid of a specialised video camera, a complete mole catalogue is created. Moles at risk are photographed and analysed individually with a digital dermoscope (skin microscope). People with light skin and high exposure to UV radiation have a higher risk for developing a melanoma. High risk areas are face, neck, shoulders and extremities. In about 60% of cases melanoma arise from moles that have been inconspicuous over years.