The Dermatology Group Northern New Jersey
Dermatology New Jersey Locations: Verona, Riverdale, Paramus, Livingston, West Orange, Montville, Morristown, & Flanders, NJ - Telephone: 973-571-2121
 
 
 
 

For most patients, regular skin self-exams and annual physician exams are sufficient to identify changes in moles that might indicate skin cancer. But some people have so many moles, or such a significant family history, that it’s hard to track potential changes.
 
The Dermatology Group is one of the very few private practices in the country to introduce Digital Mole Mapping, a technique endorsed by both the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Dermatology. In this technique, we take 25 digital photographs documenting the location of every mole on your body — even the soles of your feet. These images are stored on a secure server, with your medical record, and you get a book of photographs to take home for self-exams.
 
In future visits, we can compare the baseline photographs with your current mole pattern to help identify potentially dangerous changes. The pictures include six million pixels, which allows them to be zoomed up to 400% for close comparison with your current moles or potential cancers. To find out more about this technique, ask one of our physicians at your next appointment whether it would be appropriate for your specific situation.