^You go in and ask the Dr to look at your moles. (S)He will use a magnifying glass, ask if you have had skin cancer before (or anyone in your family) a give you an opinion. A photo may also be taken (close up) for analysis/comparison should you return after 3 months.
I would have them look at all the areas where you have moles, not just ones you were concerned about.
I had a couple of moles removed at Wan Fang a few years ago. Also some removed for cosmetic reasons.
Their doctors seem OK. I have also had the ‘wait 3 months’ thing said, as they thought it wasn’t cancerous. But they also said, if I wanted it removed surgically and a biopsy carried out, they would do it.
I went to NTU hospital for a mole inspection and doctor was also useless. I went to a private skin clinic before and they refered me to NTUH. The doctor at NTU said “oh you have lots of moles”. I said yeah I some removed before and he asked if they were found cancerous in the lab. I said no, so then he said I shouldn’t worry too much. He advised me to take a photo of my skin and see every few months if anything has changed. He didn’t want to inspect any of my moles. And I had to pay 397 NT for that useless advise.
So, I had a couple of dark and growing moles sliced off in front of my eyes and other senses a few weeks back. Both benign, but the one on my boob had a “root system,” so we have to monitor.
Just looking for some helpful hints and tips about preventative skin care and such things. I wasn’t much of sun tanny guy in Taiwan, but I did dive, and my face was always burned up. I can see a blotch or two on the pie plate that could be something.
Tips to Reduce Your Risk for Melanoma:
Never Intentionally Expose Your Skin to the Sun. There is no such thing as a ‘healthy’ tan.
Wear Sunscreen. Make sunscreen a daily habit. UV radiation can still damage skin even in the winter and on cloudy days. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen (protects against UVA and UVB rays) with SPF of at least 30. Learn more about sunscreen here.
Don’t Use Tanning Beds. Indoor tanning has been shown to increase the risk of melanoma by up to 75%. Melanoma is one of the top three cancers diagnosed in young adults (ages 25-29), and scientists attribute this trend to the use of tanning beds among this age group, particularly young women.
Protect Children. Children are particularly vulnerable to damage from UV rays. Just one bad sunburn in childhood or adolescence doubles your child’s chances of developing melanoma later in life.
