We’re proud to partner with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to help protect the health of their lifeguards and the coastal communities they serve. This collaboration combines the RNLI’s dedication to safety at sea with Map My Mole’s mission to make early skin cancer detection fast, accessible, and effective. Every RNLI lifeguard unit* will receive a free mole testing kit, giving them quick access to UK consultant dermatologists via smartphone — with results in as little as 24 hours.
Through RNLI-linked codes, members of the public can also get discounted skin checks, with £10 from each going directly to the RNLI. Together, we’re ensuring that those who spend their days protecting lives at the water’s edge can also safeguard their own health.
It's simple to get your family's moles checked at home
Download the Map My Mole app
Once downloaded you’ll need to register as a home user.
Purchase your mole check
Create a new submission in the app and your purchase. A full price purchase within the Map My Mole app gets you 3 credits, entitling you or your family to 3 mole checks by a consultant dermatologist.
We’ll send your complimentary lens
The Map My Mole app provides you with a complimentary lens attachment for your smartphone, allowing you to capture medical quality images at home. We'll send your lens upon a mole check purchase in the app.
How does it work?
1. Create your submission
You’ll answer some questions about your skin and take a series of images with your lens.
2. We review your mole
Your submission is reviewed by a consultant dermatologist, a medical expert trained to assess skin conditions, who evaluates your images and details.
3. Get your digital report
We'll send you a digital copy of your report with advice on what steps to take next.
Map My Mole is the first app to include a certified Class 1 medical device with the service. Our bespoke dermoscope, also called a dermatoscope, attaches straight to your smart phone. Our dermoscope ensures our experts are compliant with the British Association of Dermatologists guidance on teledermatology.
With rising pressure on the NHS, better triage of common issues like skin lesions is key to boosting productivity, empowering patients, and easing GP workloads.
Dr. Toby Nelson supports the APPG’s UV Safety Inquiry and highlights the need for year-round sun safety education and accessible dermatology through solutions like Map My Mole.
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How many mole checks are included?
Each full price purchase on the Map My Mole app converts to 3 credits. One credit can be used to check one mole for the account holder, or their friends or family. Please note that the amount of credits per purchase may change when a discount voucher is used.
When should I be worried about a mole?
There is no one look for moles. They may be any colour from skin tone to a range of browns or even black. While most are flat, some are raised and soft to the touch. However, normal moles should be evenly coloured and will have smooth edges – it’s when changes appear that you should be mindful and seek a professional opinion.
How often should I get my moles checked?
Everyone with moles should regularly conduct self-checks at home. If you have lots of moles you should self check every 6 months.
Why is the early detection of skin cancer important?
The early detection of skin cancer is vital and can reduce the risk of disfigurement through removal, or in more serious cases death. It is therefore very important to get to know your own skin so that you can recognise any signs of change that may be potential skin cancer or pre-cancerous skin lesions.
Can a mole be removed without clinical review?
No, you should see your GP or dermatologist for a clinical review before removal. All reputable clinics will ask you to undertake this before a removal.Using our service, means you have the full facts which you can then take to your chosen clinic.
What happens if I need treatment?
Map My Mole does not offer any treatment. Map My Mole is an advice service only. Our team of UK consultant dermatologists will provide an opinion on what your mole map represents which will also come with treatment recommendations if indicated.
