Mole Mapping (Fotofinder) in Oakville, Ontario

What is FotoFinder?

FotoFinder is a computerized system on a specialized platform that makes photo comparison easier. Patients with suspicious lesions or with a strong family history of melanoma/skin cancer can be closely monitored using a standardized photo process using magnified photo images. Even minimal changes will be quickly identified and monitored appropriately.

People with dysplastic nevi and a family or personal history of melanoma are all candidates to have FotoFinder. Total body photography is the best way to track potential changes in moles and lesions for early detection of possible skin cancer.

Our mole mapping Ontario team will explain the entire process to you and identify any concerns you have prior to the appointment and process. As a skin cancer screening clinic, we can assure you that this process is direct, effective, and offers clear insight into your risks. We encourage you to seek out a mole check in Toronto even if you are not sure you need a skin cancer screening check.

After Your Appointment

FotoFinder mole mapping is only effective when we can see the progression and changes over time. As a skin cancer screening clinic, we encourage you to come in to see us for ongoing support.

Approximately 6-12 months after your initial appointment, the nurse will take comparative photos that are matched against the initial baseline photos. The system automatically compares baseline and follow-up images and tries to identify new lesions or changes to current ones. Suspicious lesions can be quickly marked so that Dr. Sapra can determine the best course of action.

If there is a concern with a lesion, a biopsy may need to be performed to confirm the diagnosis. To track and monitor changes in lesions, FotoFinder should be done every 6-12 months. Our skin cancer screening in Toronto service ensures you learn about potential risks quickly, identifying those threats as soon as possible.

Who Should Consider Mole Mapping?

Mole mapping in our Toronto office is available to anyone who has a mole or skin discoloration they want to learn more about and analyze. Anyone can have it done, but there are some people who should have routine skin cancer screenings. This includes:

• Those with a history of skin cancer in their family.
• People who have a large number of moles or skin spots on their body.
• Anyone who has excessive sun exposure.
• You have fair skin since you are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer.

Even if you do not have noticeable reasons to have a routine appointment, everyone over the age of 50 who has multiple moles should have a full mole check in Toronto. Your doctor will look for any signs of concerns and may recommend the use of mole mapping, such as:

• Atypical or dysplastic nevi, or moles that are very large or unnatural in colour
• Whether there is a history of melanoma in your family
• New mole development
• Whether severe sunburn could cause a problem
• You have a weakened immune system due to chemotherapy, cancer, human immunodeficiency virus, or organ transplant
• You’ve used an indoor tanning bed
• You notice changes in your moles

Visit us for a mole check in Toronto as a routine skin check. If we see anything that could be worrisome, our team will work with you at that point to determine if full mole mapping is necessary as a form of skin cancer screening in our Toronto office.

Does OHIP Cover Mole Mapping?

FotoFinder mole mapping is not a direct covered service under OHIP insurance. You can obtain a skin cancer screening in Toronto if your doctor recommends treatment. If you are unsure of the cost or whether insurance will cover it, we encourage you to contact us now for more information and verification.