Digital mole mapping (FotoFinder)
Early detection of skin changes is extremely important in preventing malignant transformations and melanoma, one of the most aggressive types of cancer. That’s why it’s essential to have regular check-ups, and at St. Catherine Skin & Regenerative Clinic patients have access to full-body mole screening using the latest FotoFinder system – digital mole mapping.
What is digital mole mapping?
FotoFinder is the latest innovation in the early diagnosis of skin changes, allowing monitoring of the entire skin surface and every individual mole. It also detects the appearance of new changes and enables diagnosis of melanoma in its earliest stage.
The device uses advanced artificial intelligence technology and machine learning, which is particularly effective in early detection of atypical cases as well as rare melanoma subtypes, giving it a clear advantage over visual dermatological examination.
What are the advantages?
When it comes to fighting melanoma, the most important step is timely detection of suspicious changes and FotoFinder magnifies each mole from 20 to 140 times.
In addition to detecting melanoma at its earliest stage, it is also possible to compare full-body images with previous ones and the device automatically highlights the changes that are new.
The procedure itself is completely painless and non-invasive. Patients are positioned in front of the camera, while the device automatically captures and analyzes the data. Based on the analysis, our specialists gain a personalized insight into the condition of your skin, as FotoFinder records all moles on the body and identifies those that are suspicious.
Who are the candidates?
Digital mole mapping is intended for everyone, whether you want to have a preventive check-up or already have concerns due to skin changes.
However, it is particularly beneficial for:
- People with a large number of moles – especially if there is a history of melanoma or other skin cancers
- People with a family history of melanoma – digital mapping can be a preventive measure if the patient has a family history of melanoma or other skin cancers
- People with atypical moles – patients with numerous atypical moles may have an increased risk of developing melanoma
- People at increased risk for melanoma – higher risk includes individuals with fair skin, those sensitive to sun exposure, or those with previous sunburns
The most important first step in the fight against melanoma is timely and early detection of skin changes!
Have you noticed an unusual mole or simply want to act preventively? At St. Catherine Skin & Regenerative Clinic, with the latest technology and experienced specialists, we ensure that you monitor your skin changes and take action on time!