Moles and skin lesions
Changes in size, shape, colour, growth, bleeding or a wound that does not heal deserve assessment.
Assessment of Skin Conditions and Changes in Portimão
A new lesion, a mole that has changed, acne or a skin change that does not go away?
Not all skin changes are aesthetic.
The first step is to understand what it is, whether it needs investigation and whether it should be monitored, treated or removed.
Diagnosis before any treatment or removal.
Information · Skin Conditions
Dermatoscopy
It allows skin structures to be observed with specific magnification and lighting and can help decide whether a lesion should be monitored or investigated.
Biopsy and histopathological examination
When necessary, a sample can be taken or a lesion removed for microscopic analysis.
Warts and papillomas
Before removal, we assess what type of lesion it is and whether histopathological examination is needed.
Acne
We assess comedones, oiliness, inflammatory lesions, nodules, post-inflammatory marks and the risk of scarring.
Pigmentation and photoageing
Not every brown mark is just a «sun spot». First we identify the change. Then we decide whether and how to treat it.
Frequently asked questions
When should a mole be assessed?
A lesion that grows, changes shape or colour, bleeds, forms a crust or does not heal deserves assessment.
Not every change means serious disease, but it should not be ignored.
When is a biopsy needed?
When clinical observation is not enough, it may be necessary to take a sample or remove the lesion.
Is the removed lesion sent for histology?
Depending on the characteristics of the lesion, it may be indicated to remove it and/or send it for histopathological examination, which can confirm or establish the diagnosis.
How is acne treated?
The aim is to control the condition and reduce new lesions and the risk of marks and scars.
Can I have a mole removed for aesthetic reasons?
Not always.
Depending on the characteristics of the lesion, it may be indicated to monitor it, perform dermatoscopy, biopsy it, remove it and/or send it for histopathological examination.
Where to start?
You do not need to know the name of the change.
Show us what has changed or what concerns you.