Skin Cancer Checks
Proactive skin checks for changes that deserve attention
Australia’s high levels of sun exposure make it important to pay attention to changes in your skin. Medix Health offers skin cancer checks to help assess suspicious spots, changing lesions and other skin concerns, with further investigation or referral arranged when clinically appropriate.
A skin check is an opportunity to discuss your personal risk factors, identify changes you may have noticed and receive practical advice about monitoring and sun protection. A medical assessment is important for any lesion that is new, changing, bleeding or not healing.
A thorough assessment of your skin health
Your appointment will begin with a discussion about your history and concerns. Depending on the reason for the visit, we may assess a specific spot or discuss whether a broader skin examination is appropriate.
A skin cancer check may include:
We take time to understand your circumstances and explain the next steps clearly.
Your clinician will explain what they are looking for, answer your questions and discuss the next step if a spot needs closer assessment.
- Discuss your skin concerns and personal risk factors
- Inspect a spot or broader areas of skin as appropriate
- Use a dermatoscope where clinically appropriate
- Explain monitoring, treatment or referral options
- Provide practical advice and a clear follow-up plan
Sun protection and early action
What to expect during your appointment
- Discuss your personal and family history
- Review sun exposure and skin concerns
- Inspect new or changing spots
- Use dermatoscopy when clinically appropriate
- Assess areas that are bleeding or not healing
- Explain practical sun-protection steps
- Discuss monitoring or photographic records
- Arrange further investigation or referral when needed
- Provide clear follow-up advice
- Recommend a review interval that suits your risk
- Show you how to observe and record changes
- Discuss when photographs may be useful
- Explain when a biopsy or referral may be considered
- Answer questions about suspicious spots
- Review the result and next steps
- Encourage ongoing sun protection
- Arrange follow-up if concerns continue
Practical steps can help reduce sun damage and support earlier review of changes.
Monitoring changes between appointments
Keep an eye on your skin between appointments. Note any new or changing spot, bleeding, crusting, irritation or area that does not heal, and contact a doctor for advice.
- Record new or changing spots
- Use a simple skin diary if helpful
- Take note of bleeding or crusting
- Note areas that do not heal
- Arrange a review for persistent concerns
- Follow the sun-protection advice provided
- Keep follow-up appointments when recommended
- Contact the clinic if your concerns change
- Ask about any spot that worries you
- Bring previous skin-check information if available
- Follow advice about self-checks
- Protect exposed skin outdoors
- Use shade, clothing and a broad-spectrum sunscreen
- Avoid tanning beds and deliberate tanning
- Seek prompt advice for a changing lesion
- Keep your regular doctor informed
Skin changes can be easy to miss. If a spot looks different, keeps changing or does not heal, arrange a medical review rather than waiting for your next routine appointment.
Your Skin Cancer Questions Answered
We’ve put together answers to common questions about skin cancer checks, suspicious spots and follow-up care.
Which skin changes should be checked?
Any new, changing, bleeding, crusting or non-healing spot should be assessed by a doctor. Please arrange a review if you are concerned.
What happens during a skin cancer check?
We discuss your history and concerns, inspect the skin as appropriate, and explain whether monitoring, further investigation or referral may be recommended.
Do I need a full-body skin check?
The scope depends on your concerns, history and clinical assessment. Ask our team what approach is appropriate for you.