Analyses, examinations, procedures

Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer which can develop from birthmarks and is curable if diagnosed early. The Dermtest birthmark examination is a simple, convenient, and reliable teledermatoscopic examination, where the birthmark or other skin irregularity is photographed with great magnification and sent to a dermatologist-oncologist for reading.

The examination reveals if the birthmark has any characteristics of skin cancer, melanoma, or their future possibility, based on which removal (and subsequent histological analysis) or ongoing follow-up of the birthmark is prescribed. If there is need for regular follow-up, we will remind you of upcoming examinations. This examination is performed for adults as well as children.

• Before attending the examination, consider which skin irregularities or birthmarks you want to have examined.
• Usually the examination includes photographing of 1-3 birthmarks. This is not a whole-body examination where many birthmarks would be examined at once.
• We will inform you of the results along with recommendations via email within 2-5 days.

Examination costs 55 euros for the first birthmark, and 15 euros for each consecutive birthmark (up to 3 birthmarks during one reception).