Is a dermatoscope used at 3 monthly surveillance appointments?

Hi DMClare,

My SCNS uses a dermatoscope during my 3 monthly skin checks.  I’ve had 12 months of checks so far.   I too have lots of freckles, moles and areas of pigmentation.  I usually make a list of any lesions I’m not sure about, for her to look at.  If I’m really worried about something between checks, I send her a photograph.  

She also checks my lymph nodes, and always reminds me that I need to check these regularly myself, as well as the moles.

I hope that your results are clear when you go to your clinic in a couple of weeks and that you end up with the regular checks, which I find very reassuring.

Caroline

Thanks for your reply  

That's great that your SCNS uses a dermatoscope, very reassuring. 

Hoping for similar service  

Hi there 

I have had 2 three monthly checks. One with the plastic surgeon and one with the nurse. Neither checked my skin with a dermascope or indeed give me a full body check. I was told the nhs did not provide this. 
could I ask where you are based please? I was diagnosed with stage 1a melanoma