The ability to identify new moles and notice changes in existing moles is critical in the early detection process. According to the American Cancer Society, ‘Part of a routine cancer-related check up should include a skin exam by a health care professional qualified to diagnose skin cancer. Many dermatologists use a technique called dermatoscopy (also known as dermoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy [ELM], or surface microscopy) to look at spots on the skin more clearly.’
If you think about it, every year your physician sees thousands of moles on hundreds of patients. This makes it impossible to remember what your moles looked like six months ago. That's why having a photo documentation system for the accurate tracking of moles is so important.