{"id":217,"date":"2026-03-30T20:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/currambinemoleclinic.com.au\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2026-03-31T01:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T01:02:38","slug":"patient-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/currambinemoleclinic.com.au\/index.php\/patient-info\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Info"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Everything you need to know about skin checks and our clinic.<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Everything you need to know about skin checks and our clinic.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n \n \n What happens in a skin check?<\/span>\n\n \n
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A complete assessment of your skin using medical expertise and dermatoscopy to identify suspicious lesions early. We also advise which lesions do not carry increased risk. We explain findings and formulate a clear plan for monitoring or treatment if required.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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This depends on your risk factors. Many patients benefit from annual checks, while higher-risk individuals may require more frequent monitoring.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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No. a skin check is a non-invasive examination of the skin.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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No referral is required. We see patients from Currambine, Joondalup, Greater Perth, across Australia, and international visitors.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Most appointments take approximately 15\u201330 minutes depending on complexity.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We will explain the findings and discuss appropriate next steps, including monitoring or treatment if required. Management may be non-surgical or surgical.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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We are located at 3b\/94 Delamere Ave, Currambine WA 6028 in Northgate Currambine, adjacent to Shenton Avenue Medical Centre.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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