Melanoma found early is, in most cases, treatable. That’s why a regular mole check isn’t a luxury — it’s one of the simplest things you can do for your health. I examine your whole skin with a dermatoscope, follow moles over time and tell you clearly when a mole just needs watching and when it should come off.
Consultation 350 lei · dermatoscopy 200–300 lei · full mole map 800 lei
20–30 minutes · Painless, no intervention · In English or Spanish
When to come for a mole check
- You have a new mole, or one that has changed in shape, colour or size
- A spot bleeds, itches or doesn’t heal
- You have many moles or fair skin
- You had sunburns as a child or have used sunbeds
- There is melanoma in your family
- You have simply never had a full check — once a year is the rule
How the check works
I examine your whole skin, mole by mole, with a dermatoscope — an optical instrument that shows structures invisible to the naked eye. It doesn’t hurt, involves no intervention and takes about 20–30 minutes. Moles worth following are photographed and mapped, so that at your next check we can compare them objectively.
If a mole looks suspicious, I recommend removing it and sending it for histopathology — the only test that gives a certain diagnosis.
What the check includes
- Full examination — your whole skin, including scalp, palms, soles and nails: the places nobody checks on their own
- Dermatoscopy — each pigmented lesion assessed with the dermatoscope, using standard medical criteria
- Mapping and monitoring — atypical moles photographed and compared objectively at later checks
- Removal and histopathology — when needed, the mole is removed and analysed
Dermatoscopy or digital mole mapping?
Classic dermatoscopy — examining each mole with the dermatoscope during the consultation — is enough for most people. Digital mole mapping (video dermatoscopy) photographs and stores images of your moles, so we can compare them precisely over time. It’s useful if you have many or atypical moles, or melanoma in the family. We decide together at the consultation.
Who should have a check every year
- People with many moles (more than 50) or atypical moles
- Fair skin that burns easily, or sunburns in childhood
- Melanoma or other skin cancers in the family
- Sunbed use or a lot of outdoor work
- Anyone who notices a new mole after 30, or a mole that changes
If none of these apply to you, a check every 1–2 years is still a small investment in a problem that, caught early, is simple to solve.
What to watch at home: the ABCDE rule
- A — Asymmetry: one half doesn’t match the other
- B — Border: irregular, blurred or jagged edges
- C — Colour: several shades of brown, black, red or blue
- D — Diameter: larger than about 6 mm
- E — Evolution: any change in size, shape or colour — the most important sign
How to prepare
Nothing special is needed, but a few things help: come without make-up and nail polish (moles can appear under the nails too), no self-tanner in the week before, and wear clothes that are easy to take off — I examine your whole skin, including the scalp and soles. If you have old photos of a mole that worries you, bring them; comparing over time is the most valuable information I can have.
If a mole needs to come off
Removal is a small procedure under local anaesthetic, done at the clinic. Every mole I remove goes to histopathology: a pathologist examines it under the microscope and confirms exactly what it was. I never remove a mole just for looks without sending it for analysis.
Prices
A dermatology consultation is 350 lei. Dermatoscopy is priced separately: 200 lei for fewer than 10 lesions and 300 lei for more than 10. A full digital mole map is 800 lei, and recording and monitoring a small number of moles (1–5) is 400 lei. Prices are in Romanian lei (RON), set by Clinica Optimum, and may change — I confirm the exact price on WhatsApp before your appointment.
Where I work
Clinica Optimum — Zorilor
Str. Sputnic 2, Cluj-Napoca. Mon 14:00–20:00 · Wed 08:00–14:00 · Fri 15:00–20:00.
Clinica Optimum — Mărăști
Str. Henri Barbusse 59–61, Cluj-Napoca. Tue 08:00–14:00 · Thu 15:00–20:00.
Appointments
On WhatsApp or by phone at +40 746 058 339 — I answer personally, in English, Spanish or Romanian.
Frequently asked questions
How often should moles be checked?
Once a year if you have many moles, fair skin, a history of sunburns or melanoma in the family; otherwise every 1–2 years, and any time a mole is new or changes.
What is dermatoscopy?
An examination with a dermatoscope, an optical instrument with light and magnification that shows structures inside a mole that the naked eye can’t see.
Does a mole check hurt?
No. The dermatoscope simply touches or hovers over the skin; there are no needles and no intervention.
Can children have a mole check?
Yes, at any age. Dermatoscopy is painless, and children usually tolerate it very well.
Book a mole check
Clinica Optimum — Zorilor & Mărăști, Cluj-Napoca · WhatsApp +40 746 058 339
The information on this page is for general education and does not replace a medical consultation.