This week I was joined by Dr Charlot Grech, Consultant Dermatologistat Spire Hartswood Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Member of the British Association of Dermatology and Royal Society of Medicine. He was discussing moles, skin lesions and cancer – an important subject as summer approaches.

Dr Grech qualified as a doctor in 1989 and decided to specialise in dermatology, and has been practising for 25 years.

People who have fair skin are more susceptible to things like skin cancer. Particularly if their skin has lots of moles. It is important to keep an eye on all moles and watch out for any changes in shape or size and if they become itchy.

Spire Hartswood has excellent facilities for managing all skin conditions, and Dr Grech works closely with oncologists and cosmetic surgeons to ensure the best outcome should the condition prove serious.

Prevention is better than cure, so, if the sun does grace us with it’s presence this year, make sure you are wearing good spf creams, and don’t go out in the sun in the middle of the day. If you have any worries the first port of call is your local GP who will arrange a referral if necessary.