Skin Check in Werribee
Harpley Doctors offers a skin check in Werribee at our clinic in Harpley Town Centre. Cancer Council reports that about two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70, so knowing your skin matters. This page explains what a full skin check involves, what it costs and how to check your own skin between visits.
What a skin check involves
A full skin check is a head-to-toe look at your skin by a GP. Your doctor asks about your sun exposure, your family history and any spots you have noticed, then examines your skin, including areas that do not usually see the sun. Our full skin check includes photography, so spots can be compared over time.
If something needs treatment, several of our GPs perform minor procedures. Dr Khalida Batool manages skin conditions and minor surgical procedures, and Dr Reda Aboelsaad has experience removing skin lesions. See Minor Skin Procedures and Small Scale Surgeries.
What it costs
Full skin checks with photography are bulk billed.
Who should have a skin check
The Cancer Council position statement does not recommend routine skin cancer screening for everyone. People at high risk may benefit from regular checks with their doctor, and everyone else should check their own skin and see a GP about any new spot or change. A skin check with one of our GPs is the place to start if you are unsure of your risk, and your doctor can work out how often you should come back.
Checking your own skin
Cancer Council suggests checking in good light, undressed, using a mirror or a helper for hard-to-see areas. Use the ABCDE guide to spot changes:
- Asymmetry: the two halves of a spot do not match
- Border: an irregular or spreading edge
- Colour: several colours, or a change in colour
- Diameter: a spot getting bigger
- Evolving: any change in size, shape, colour or feel
Sun protection is recommended whenever UV levels reach 3 or higher.
Booking your skin check
To make an appointment, book online or call (03) 8731 1330 and ask for a skin check, so the right time is set aside. We are open seven days, and new patients can fill in the new patient form first. A skin check can also be part of a regular medical check-up, and men can combine it with a men’s health review.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a skin check cost?
Nothing. Full skin checks with photography are bulk billed.
How often should I have a skin check?
There is no set interval for everyone. People at high risk may need regular checks; your GP will advise based on your skin, history and sun exposure.
What if a spot needs removing?
Several of our GPs perform minor skin procedures at the clinic. Your doctor will explain the options before going ahead.
Other services
Book your skin check
Book online or call reception and ask for a skin check appointment.