RDG Clinic · dermoscopy in central Riga
Mole check and dermoscopy in Riga
A dermatologist examines moles and other skin lesions in person, using a dermatoscope when appropriate. After the examination, you receive a clear recommendation: monitor, investigate further, or plan removal.
- Certified dermatologists
- Dermoscopic assessment
- In-person appointment in central Riga
Examination before any decision to remove
Dermoscopy gives the doctor a closer view
A dermatoscope helps the doctor see structures within a lesion that are less visible to the unaided eye. In the video, Dr Viktorija Muraško demonstrates how moles and other skin lesions are examined. Not every lesion needs removal; the next step follows a professional assessment.
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Video transcript
Today, we have a patient visiting us for her comprehensive annual skin examination to ensure everything is healthy.
We are going to carefully inspect all of her moles, examine any angiomas that are present, and determine if there is anything that might require professional removal or further investigation.
Over the course of the last five to ten years, the patient has been very diligent about consistently applying sunscreen. She currently uses SPF 50, which is truly excellent, although she has unfortunately experienced a few painful sunburns in her past that we need to keep in mind.
As we are all well aware, if you have experienced these types of sunburns throughout your life, it significantly increases the overall risk of developing malignant growths on your skin, which is something we certainly want to avoid discovering.
However, simply to ensure that everything is safe, we perform this comprehensive check once every single year using a specialized dermatoscope to carefully evaluate every single one of the patient’s skin growths.
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Choose a doctor for your mole check
The first step is an in-person consultation and examination. Choose a dermatologist or let our administrator guide you.
Your appointment
From a noticed change to a clear next step
Discussion of changes and risk factors
The doctor asks when the lesion appeared or changed and about sunburn, earlier findings, and relevant personal health history.
Skin examination and dermoscopy
One or several lesions are examined. When appropriate, the doctor uses a dermatoscope to assess structures and features in greater detail.
An individual monitoring or investigation plan
The doctor explains the finding and recommends the next step: monitoring, a review interval, further investigation, or separately planned removal and histology when justified.
Before your appointment
Common questions about dermoscopy
What is dermoscopy?
Dermoscopy is examination of a skin lesion with a magnifying optical device called a dermatoscope. It helps the dermatologist assess structures and colour features that are less visible to the unaided eye. The examination is usually painless and does not itself remove tissue.
Which moles should be shown to a doctor?
Arrange an examination if a lesion is new; changes shape, border, size, or colour; looks different from the others; itches; bleeds; ulcerates; or grows rapidly. If you are unsure whether a change matters, professional assessment is the safer next step.
Can all my moles be checked?
Tell us whether one lesion is concerning you or you would like several areas examined. This helps the clinic plan an appropriate appointment. The doctor confirms the precise scope during the visit.
How often should I have dermoscopy?
There is no single interval for everyone. The doctor bases follow-up on the lesions found, sun exposure, personal and family health history, and any previous results.
How should I prepare?
Bring earlier examination results and photographs if available. Avoid covering the area of concern with makeup. Briefly describe the change and say how many lesions you would like checked when requesting the appointment.
Can a mole be removed on the same day?
Not always. The doctor first determines whether removal is appropriate, which method is suitable, and whether histology is needed. Removal may be arranged as a separate procedure after assessment and confirmation of cost.
Can a mole be assessed safely online?
A photograph may help describe the concern initially, but it does not replace an in-person examination and dermoscopy. Arrange an in-person appointment if a lesion is new or changing.
A safe next step
If a mole raises questions, begin with an examination
Request an in-person consultation and tell us whether one or several skin lesions need checking. A dermatologist will assess the concern and explain the next steps.
RDG Clinic · Rīga
Plan your visit
Kr. Valdemāra iela 33a-3a
Rīga, LV-1010
Mon–Fri: 10:00–19:00Sat: 10:00–15:00Sun: closed