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Learn about your skin.

Izibonelelo · Hulpbronne. Educational resources to help you understand your skin health, conditions, and the treatments available at our practice.

AI technology

Understanding mole mapping

Ukuqonda ukumapwa kweemole · Mole-kartering verstaan

How FotoFinder ATBM total-body photography supports regular mole checks and helps your dermatologist compare changes over time.

Total-body photographs provide a baseline of your skin. Close-up dermoscopic images help document individual moles, and comparisons at follow-up can reveal new or changing lesions. AI supports the review; your dermatologist interprets the findings and decides whether a lesion needs closer assessment or a biopsy. Imaging does not replace a clinical examination.

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Education

Skin cancer awareness

Umhlaza wesikhumba · Velkanker bewustheid

Warning signs worth knowing, why early assessment matters, and the ABCDE guide for checking moles at home.

Look for a new or changing mole, a spot that bleeds without an obvious injury, or a sore that does not heal. A mole that looks unlike your other moles also deserves attention. Skin cancer can affect any skin tone. Check your whole body, including palms, soles and nails, and arrange an assessment if you notice a persistent change.

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Conditions

Rosacea awareness

Iimeko zesikhumba · Veltoestande

How common inflammatory skin conditions can appear on different skin tones, and the treatment options your dermatologist may discuss.

Rosacea can cause flushing, persistent facial redness, small bumps and a burning or sensitive feeling. Redness may be less obvious in darker skin, while warmth, sensitivity and changes in skin texture may be noticeable. Gentle skincare and sun protection form part of management. Treatment depends on the symptoms and may include prescribed creams or oral medicines. Painful eyes or changes in vision need prompt medical attention.

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Patient guide

What to expect at your first visit

Oko ungakulindela kutyelelo lwakho lokuqala · Wat om te verwag by jou eerste besoek

What to bring, consultation fees, medical aid billing and the cancellation policy, all in one place.

Your visit begins with a discussion of your concern, medical history and current medicines, followed by an examination of the relevant skin, hair or nails. Bring your medication list, any previous results and your medical aid details. Your dermatologist will explain the findings and discuss a plan; any further investigations or procedures depend on the assessment. The consultation fee is R1,560; the R560 booking confirmation charge is deducted when you attend. Give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel.

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Skin self-check guide

Use the ABCDE guide to check your moles at home and know when to book a prompt appointment. Isikhokelo sokuzihlola isikhumba sakho.

Trusted resources

For further reading: Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Dermatology Society of South Africa.

This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

See the technology in practice

Inside a FotoFinder ATBM appointment

See how total-body imaging creates a precise photographic baseline for ongoing mole surveillance and specialist review.

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Watch and learn about your skin

Short educational videos from the practice. They offer general information and do not replace a consultation.

AI technology

Understanding mole mapping

Ukuqonda ukumapwa kweemole · Mole-kartering verstaan

A demonstration by FotoFinder Systems of the ATBM Master total-body imaging system used at the practice for mole mapping and follow-up comparison.

Skin cancer awareness

Umhlaza wesikhumba · Velkanker-bewustheid

Dr Spengane explains the warning signs of skin cancer, why early detection matters, and how regular screening helps.

Rosacea awareness

IRosacea · Rosacea-bewustheid

What rosacea is, how it can present on different skin tones, and the treatment options available at the practice.

This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

Living with a skin condition

Rosacea and eczema.

Practical information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, including eczema flare-ups and everyday skincare.

Mole awareness

Know your ABCDEs.

Changes worth discussing with your dermatologist. This guide cannot diagnose a mole or rule out skin cancer.

Asymmetry

One half of a mole looks different from the other.

Any new, changing, bleeding or non-healing lesion deserves a professional assessment, even if it does not fit this guide.

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This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

Skin self-check guide

5 steps to a thorough exam.

Set aside around 10 minutes once a month to check your skin. A full-length mirror, a hand mirror and good lighting can help you notice changes over time.

  1. 01

    Face & front

    Check your face, ears, neck, chest and belly in a full-length mirror.

  2. 02

    Arms & hands

    Check underarms, both sides of your arms, palms and under fingernails.

  3. 03

    Lower body

    Sit down to check the front of your thighs, shins, feet and between your toes.

  4. 04

    Back & rear

    Use a hand mirror to check your back, the back of your neck, buttocks and calves.

  5. 05

    Scalp

    Use a comb to part your hair and check your scalp thoroughly. Ask someone to help with areas you cannot see.

The “ugly duckling” sign

Look for a mole that looks significantly different from the others on your body. If most of your moles are similar, an outlier is worth discussing with your dermatologist.

The EFG rule

Some nodular melanomas may not fit the ABCDE pattern. Notice Elevation (raised), Firmness (solid) and Growth (growing over 2–3 weeks). A new or rapidly growing lump needs prompt assessment.

This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

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