Why Do We Use Dermoscopy?
- To help differentiate a malignant from a non-malignant skin lesion.
- To visualize subsurface skin structures without the hindrance of skin surface reflections.
- It may also allow clinicians to determine the surgical margin for skin cancers that are difficult to define with the naked eye.
What are the Advantages of Using Dermoscopy?
- Better diagnostic accuracy of skin cancers.
- Reduction in unnecessary biopsies and excisions of benign lesions.
- Diagnosis of very early skin cancers.
- Monitoring dark moles for changes.
What Training is Required to Perform Dermoscopy?
- Many Dermatologists gain expertise in their residency.
- Annual conferences and presentations on the latest techniques on using dermoscopy.
- Literature and research is continuously being published from Dermatologists who specialize in dermoscopy.
