Dermoscopy is an advanced noninvasive technique that enhances the dermatologist’s diagnostic capacity in a myriad of skin conditions. In an evaluation of skin cancer, infectious diseases inflammatory conditions, nail diseases, hair disorders(trichoscopy), etc.
Dermoscopy is a simple skin exam. If you have a concerning pigmented skin lesion or mole, your physician may perform a dermatoscopy. A dermoscopy allows your physician to identify pigmented skin lesions, which can sometimes avoid an unneeded mole removal or skin biopsy.
Dermoscopy reveals the skin lesion in much more detail than can be seen with the naked eye. This allows the clinician to get a more accurate view of the skin lesion’s structure, color, and shape.
The clinician looks for pigmentation patterns, blood vessel patterns, and pigmentation distribution, among other things, that help them identify a cancerous lesion versus a noncancerous one.
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