What to Expect
Our full skin check is a detailed 15-minute appointment that includes a risk assessment and examination of all skin lesions from head to toe using a dermatoscope. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
Why get a Full Skin Check?
Moles are small, coloured spots on our skin. Most people have them and they are usually nothing to be worried about unless they change size, shape or colour. It’s important to check your skin for changes regularly as some moles can be a sign of a serious skin cancer called melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland with over 13,000 new cases diagnosed each year. If you have moles or any skin concerns and want peace of mind, we can offer a full skin check and arrange any further treatment or referral if necessary.
Who is it for?
Anyone can suffer with skin cancer, if you have noticed a mole you would like checked or would simply like peace of mind, book a full skin check. Certain groups are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer and would benefit most from a full skin check, including:
- Individuals with fair skin and hair
- Those who have experienced sunburn, particularly in childhood
- People who have used sunbeds
- People with numerous moles
- Individuals with a personal or family history of skin cancer
- People taking immunosuppressive medications
What happens after the assessment?
Your doctor will create a personalised plan depending on your assessment. This may include:
- Self monitoring advice for skin changes
- Routine follow up appointment (often 1-yearly is sufficient)
- Referral to hospital dermatology or plastic surgery service for biopsy or removal of concerning lesion
What is the charge for this consultation?
A full skin check costs €130. Rescheduling or cancellation (full refund) is available up to 4 hours before your appointment time.
Want to book an appointment?
About
- Dr. Flanagan is a GP with an Extended Role in Dermatology (GPwER). He is qualified in diagnosing benign skin lesions and trained to detect early signs of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions.
Qualifications:
- Course Director – Dermatology in Practice Certificate, ICGP 2026
- Irish Association of Dermatologists spring meeting, Belfast 2025
- Committee member PCDSI 2025/26
- Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland (PCDSI) annual meeting, Killarney 2025
- Module Speaker – Management of Eczema and Dermatitis – Dermatology in Practice Certificate ICGP 2025
- GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis) meeting, York 2025
- Primary Care Surgical Association winter meeting, Dublin 2024
- Irish Association of Dermatologists autumn meeting, Dundalk 2024
- EADV Congress, Amsterdam Sept 2024
- British Association of Dermatologists updates in acne and isotretinoin prescribing course Sept 2024
- NB Medical Hot Topics Dermatology for Primary Care meeting Sept 2024
- International Associate member of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
- Irish Association of Dermatologists spring meeting, Kildare 2024
- Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland annual meeting, Galway 2024
- Dermatology in Practice Certificate ICGP 2024
- Completion of Specialist Training in General Practice, MICGP 2024
- Advanced Dermoscopy course, Primary Care Dermatology Society UK 2023
- Irish Association of Dermatologists autumn meeting, Athlone 2023
- Primary Care Dermatology Society UK annual meeting, London 2023
- Primary Care Dermatology Society of Ireland annual meeting, Kilkenny 2023
- One-year special interest placement in Beaumont Hospital Dermatology Department 2023-2024
- ICGP Improvers and Advanced Dermoscopy course 2021
- St John’s Derm Academy Common Dermatological Diseases course 2021