• ​The main advantage of mole mapping is early detection of a skin cancer.  
• ​Melanoma is the lest common of the skin cancers but the most serious type.  
• Melanoma can be fatal if found late, but easily treated if detected early. 
• In the UK there are around 11,100 cases of melanoma each year. 
• Melanoma is linked to sun bed use and excessive exposure to sun light.

Mole mapping images are relatively quick to take and you can self monitor using your images at home. The images are portable and easy to store and view. High risk individuals include those who have had a personal history or family history of melanoma. 

• ​If you have any of the following, you are also considered to be high risk.
• AMS (atypical mole syndrome)
• have more than 100 moles
• skin type 1-2
• red hair, freckles
• have a history of sun burn or sun bed use 
• if you do not tan easily

 People who are considered to be high risk are encouraged to have mole mapping.