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Why Regular Skin Checks Matter in New Zealand

  • Writer: Ryan Nadakkavukaran
    Ryan Nadakkavukaran
  • Sep 29
  • 2 min read
Doctor using dermatoscope to check on suspicious looking moles
















New Zealand’s Skin Cancer Challenge

  • NZ has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world due to strong UV radiation, outdoor lifestyle, and fair-skinned population.

  • More than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in New Zealand, including around 4,000 cases of melanoma.

  • Early detection is crucial: melanoma caught early has a very high survival rate, but late detection can be life-threatening.

Why Regular Skin Checks Are Essential

  • Skin cancers can appear quickly and sometimes look harmless.

  • A professional skin check helps identify suspicious lesions that you may miss at home.

  • Regular checks create a baseline — so even small changes can be detected over time.

What Happens in a Skin Check Appointment?

  • A 30-minute consultation with a doctor who carefully examines your skin.

  • Suspicious moles or spots are photographed and stored securely, so they can be compared at your next visit.

  • If anything looks concerning, further tests or treatments are discussed immediately.

Ongoing Monitoring & Treatments

  • 6-monthly reviews for suspicious lesions help track any changes.

  • If skin cancer is found, removal can be booked directly at the clinic.

  • Non-cancerous skin conditions (like sun spots, warts, or seborrhoeic keratoses) can be treated with liquid nitrogen therapy or other safe treatments.

Who Should Be Getting Checked?

  • People with fair skin or freckles

  • Those with a family or personal history of skin cancer

  • Anyone with lots of moles

  • People who have noticed new or changing spots

  • Anyone spending a lot of time outdoors in the New Zealand sun

How Our Clinic Makes It Accessible

  • Affordable: just $125 (around half the cost of MoleMap).

  • Convenient: based locally, with a dedicated skin clinic every Tuesday from 2–4 PM (and flexible appointments if needed).

  • Available for both enrolled and non-enrolled patients.

Protecting Your Health for the Future

Skin checks aren’t just about spotting problems today — they’re about giving you confidence for the future. With New Zealand’s high risk of skin cancer, regular monitoring is one of the best health decisions you can make.

Book your skin check today and take the first step toward protecting your skin and health.

 
 
 

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