MoleMapCD technology is an adjunct tool physicians use as a basis of comparison when a concerning lesion is identified. It does not replace visual exams.

The MoleMapCD Practice Matrix – Is an easy 10 step program for integrating the MoleMapCD into your practice regimen. It involves two phases, the Introductory and Maintenance Phases:

Introductory Phase

Step One –	Physician examines patient and removes concerning lesions.
Step Two –	Physician determines patient is appropriate candidate for the MoleMapCD.
Step Three –	Physician’s office faxes patient’s contact and insurance information to DigitalDerm.
Step Four –	DigitalDerm contacts the patient and schedules an imaging session.
Step Five –	Patient attends imaging session. Images are sent to DigitalDerm for MoleMapCD production.
Step Six –	DigitalDerm sends two MoleMapCDs and original images to the physician’s office within two to three weeks. Patient’s insurance is filed.

 

Maintenance Phase

Step Seven –	During first follow-up visit, the patient is given one copy of their MoleMapCD and instructions for performing at-home Skin Self-Examinations.
Step Eight –	Physician conducts visual skin exam and compares all or concerning lesions with appropriate MoleMapCD images.
Step Nine –	Between scheduled office visits, patient performs regular at-home Skin Self-Examinations, checking concerning lesions against their MoleMapCD images.
Step Ten –	If patient still has concerns, he or she contacts their physician immediately.

Prescribing MoleMapCD. MoleMapCD should be prescribed for patients at high risk of melanoma. A template outlining those patients who would benefit from the MoleMapCD is offered in section “At Risk Patients”. Most physicians utilizing the MoleMapCD recommend it to all eligible patients, allowing the patient to make the final imaging decision. An involved patient will aid in the early detection of melanoma and is more likely to follow sun protection measures.

Referral to DigitalDerm. A DigitalDerm Representative will provide your office with referral forms. This form must be completed, signed and dated and faxed to the number at the top of the form. The patient will be contacted within 48 hours for scheduling. The physician should explain to the patient that they will be asked to disrobe during the imaging session and that there will be a chaperone present, if desired. All patients will be offered disposal panties or briefs. The patient always has the option to keep parts of their body covered. However, areas covered by clothing or otherwise not photographed will result in an incomplete MoleMapCD.

MoleMapCD processing. The patient's images are forwarded to DigitalDerm. The images are processed and formatted. Two copies of the completed MoleMapCDs are sent to the physician along with the patient's original images. One copy is for the physician's use and the other is for the patient's use during at home Skin Self-Examinations (SSE).

Patient follow-up. During the patient's follow-up visit to the physician, any concerning lesions are compared directly to the digital images contained on the MoleMap. Changes or lack thereof may improve the ability of the physician to detect early melanoma.

Home use. DigitalDerm provides a MoleMapCD for physician use and one for patient use. The patient is instructed to use the MoleMapCD at home for regular SSEs and to contact his or her physician if he or she observes any changes between regularly scheduled visits. DigitalDerm provides an easy-to-follow brochure to patients to use during the at-home SSE process. A log is available on the back flap of the Patient Brochure to document the dates of the patient’s SSE.