Skin Checks & Mole Mapping
A skin check with our physician-led team is a thorough, unhurried, full-body skin exam: a careful look at your skin from scalp to soles, with attention to moles and spots that are new or changing. When something deserves a closer look, we document it and coordinate a referral to a board-certified dermatologist for biopsy.
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY- Duration
- 20–30 minutesTreatment time per session
- Results
- A documented skin review and a clear next step for anything of concernWhen you'll see changes
- Sessions
- Often yearly; your provider may suggest a different interval based on your riskRecommended treatment plan
- Recovery
- NoneWhat to expect after
How your visit goes
- 01
History
Your provider reviews your sun history, family history, and any spots you're concerned about.
- 02
Exam
A head-to-toe look at your skin, including areas that are hard to see on your own.
- 03
Documentation
Spots worth watching can be photographed and noted for comparison at future visits.
- 04
Next steps
You leave with a clear plan: reassurance, a recheck date, removal of benign growths, or a dermatology referral.
What it is, and what it addresses
How it works
Many people know they should have their skin looked at but aren't sure where to start, or face a long wait for a first appointment. A skin check with our physician-led team is a calm place to begin.
Your provider reviews your history and risk factors, examines your skin, and explains what they see in plain language. With your permission, spots worth watching can be photographed so future visits can compare them over time.
We are not a dermatology practice, and we are clear about where our care ends. Anything that looks suspicious is referred to a dermatologist for evaluation and biopsy, and we help make that handoff smooth. Benign growths you would simply like removed can often be treated here.
Benefits
- An unhurried, head-to-toe exam with a physician-led team
- Clear, plain-language explanation of what we see
- Optional photo documentation so changes can be tracked over time
- Coordinated referral to a dermatologist when a spot needs biopsy
- Personalized sun protection and self-check guidance
Is this right for you?
A skin check can be a thoughtful step for many adults, especially if you have:
- Many moles, or moles that look different from one another
- A history of sunburns, tanning, or significant sun exposure
- Fair skin, light eyes, or skin that burns easily
- A family history of skin cancer
- A spot that is new or changing and you'd like a professional opinion
- If you have already been diagnosed with melanoma or another skin cancer, ongoing surveillance belongs with your dermatologist
- A rapidly changing, bleeding, or non-healing spot should be seen promptly; please call us or your primary care provider rather than waiting for a routine visit
Candidacy is always determined during a confidential consultation.
Honest numbers
Our pricing philosophy
Skin checks are scheduled as a consultation visit. Any removal of benign growths or referral is discussed with you, along with any associated costs, before anything is done.
Questions, answered
Risks, limitations & considerations
- A skin check is a visual exam; it cannot rule out skin cancer with certainty
- Some spots can only be diagnosed by biopsy, which is arranged through referral
Important disclosures
- This page is educational and is not medical advice or a diagnosis.
- A skin check does not replace evaluation by a board-certified dermatologist when one is recommended.
- RANDALI does not diagnose or treat skin cancer. Suspicious findings are referred out.
Knowing when to refer
Part of our care is knowing when a dermatologist’s office is the right next step. Advanced or complex cases are referred to a board-certified dermatologist, and we help coordinate the handoff. We refer when we see:
- Any spot showing ABCDE warning signs: asymmetry, irregular border, uneven color, diameter larger than a pencil eraser, or evolving size, shape, or color
- A spot that is new, bleeding, itching, crusting, or not healing
- Any lesion that needs a biopsy or whose diagnosis is uncertain
- A personal history of melanoma, or many atypical moles that call for specialist surveillance
- Any confirmed skin cancer, for treatment such as excision or Mohs surgery
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat advanced or complex skin conditions?
Part of our care is knowing when to refer. RANDALI is a physician-led medical aesthetics and wellness practice, not a dermatology practice. We provide primary-care-level skin care, and advanced or complex cases, including anything that needs a biopsy or skin cancer treatment, are referred to a board-certified dermatologist's office. We help coordinate the handoff.
What happens if you find something suspicious?
We document it, explain why it caught our attention, and coordinate a referral to a dermatologist for evaluation and biopsy. We don't remove suspicious spots for cosmetic reasons.
What are the ABCDEs of melanoma?
They are warning signs worth watching for: Asymmetry, an irregular Border, uneven Color, a Diameter larger than about 6 mm (a pencil eraser), and Evolving size, shape, or color. Any of these is a reason to have a spot looked at.
How often should I have a skin check?
It depends on your history and risk. Many adults choose a yearly check; your provider may recommend more or less often. Checking your own skin monthly between visits helps you notice changes early.
Do I need to undress completely?
A full skin check includes areas that are easy to miss, so you will change into a gown. You can always ask to skip an area, and a chaperone is available on request.
Can you remove a mole during the same visit?
Sometimes. If a growth is clearly benign and you'd like it removed, your provider may be able to schedule or perform removal. Anything uncertain is referred for biopsy instead.
The RANDALI difference
Physician-directed care
Every plan is overseen by our Medical Director: clinical judgment, never a questionnaire.
Whole-person, individualized planning
We weigh your full health picture to recommend the right treatment (or combination) for you.
Safety & compliance first
Care delivered to medical standards and in line with state and federal regulations.
Trusted since 2001
Two-plus decades of refined, natural results and lasting patient relationships.
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