Melanoma consultations with a Dermatologist
At Midland Skin we offer Melanoma consultations with a Dermatologist for patients in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Worcester and the Midlands.
What is a melanoma?
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can be cured if it is removed in the early stages.
Quick facts about Melanoma [TO UPDATE]
- You need three 45 minute treatments – one every 3 to 4 weeks
- The results get better with time and at one year there is an average reduction in inflammatory spots of 97% according to clinical studies
- There are no harmful side effects
- The treatment is safe in all skin tones and all year round
- You do not need to take long-term tablets or creams
- There can be short-lived purges which can be managed with medications
What are the risk factors for melanoma?
Several medical studies have shown that the following groups of people are at a higher risk of developing melanoma:
- Light eyes, light skin or light hair
- Excessive sun exposure in the past especially during childhood and early adulthood
- Many freckles
- More than 50 moles
- Previous sun burns
- Previous sun bed use
- Family members who have had a melanoma
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What can I do to reduce my chance of developing melanoma?
It is important to take sensible precautions about the sun, and to avoid burning at all costs and to keep tanning to a minimum. More advice on sun protection can be obtained here.
What should I do if I think I have a melanoma or if I want to get my moles checked?
If you have any moles that look irregular, or that are changing in size, shape or colour, or if you would like a head-to-toe check of all your moles by an expert, then arrange to see one of our expert consultant Dermatologist.
What is the treatment for melanoma?
The treatment is surgical excision of the melanoma and of a safety margin of normal skin around the melanoma . In some cases sentinel lymph node biopsy can be done at the time of diagnosis to see if the melanoma has spread to the lymph nodes. If melanoma has spread, then surgical excision of the metastasis is performed if possible. Alternatively, chemotherapy treatments may be used for metastatic melanoma.
What is the outlook for someone who has had melanoma?
The prognosis (outlook) after a melanoma is dependent on how early or late the melanoma was at diagnosis. Early melanomas are said to be thin, that is, they only affect the top layers of the skin. If the depth (known as the Breslow thickness) is less than 1mm, then 90-95% of melanoamas cured. If the melanoma is 4mm or deeper, then the cure rate is 45-60%.
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About the Author
This page has been written and/or medically reviewed by Dr Sajjad Rajpar, Consultant Dermatologist and Medical Director of Midland Skin, Birmingham.
Dr Rajpar is on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology and has over 20 years’ experience in clinical dermatology. He provides clinical oversight to ensure the information on this page is accurate, balanced and consistent with current dermatology practice.
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Date last updated: 9th Mar 2026
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