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Cancerous moles – how to spot them!
Moles, mole, mole, .... cancerous mole? Moles - we all have 'em. Luckily we don't all have cancerous moles! Having moles isn't the problem, as it is relative rare that an existing mole becomes a cancerous mole. A melanoma is much more likely to appear as a new mole or...
New skin scope for smart mole checks
Firstcheck's new skin scope has now been released - its second generation device - the Firstcheck dyplens® The new way to get a mole checked - anyone can attach the dyplens® to their smartphone and capture clinical-quality images of moles and spots using their mobile...
Skin cancer clinicians are offering mole checks online
Moles and "skin spots of concern" can be checked by uploading smartphone photos for online assessment by skin cancer clinicians. Anyone worried about a mole or spot on their skin can get an online assessment. Read about the growing number of skin cancer clinicians who...
How to take great photos at home of your moles
Photo-taking guide: moles & skin spots When sending photos of your moles or skin spots to your doctor, capturing good photos is really important and makes a significant difference to your doctor's ability to assess things. Please familiarise yourself with these tips...
Firstcheck teledermatology platform selected for scabies study
Firstcheck's teledermatology technology has been chosen for a public health study looking into the improved diagnosis and management of scabies. University of Auckland public health researcher Dr Simon Thornley has launched a study to investigate the use of...
Saving lives one skin check at a time…
Firstcheck was again invited to be part of the 'Health and Wellbeing Hub' at Fieldays - the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event. Following on from the success of last year's event, Firstcheck again helped achieve early detection of skin cancer for...
dyplens™ for better skin checks from your phone
Get your moles and spots checked online by an expert skin Doctor using the dyplens™ for increased accuracy.