Dermatoscopy

What is it?

During dermatoscopy, skin disorders are studied using a dermatoscope. This is a magnifying lens with a built-in light source.

The device has two modes: polarised and non-polarised, depending on whether the surface or the depth of the lesion is being examined.

The dermatoscope is as important to the dermatologist as the stethoscope is to the GP or cardiologist.

This device is an important tool for the dermatologist. You will notice that the doctor often takes this type of microscope in hand and precisely places it on your skin lesion. This allows the physician to determine whether pigmentation spots are benign or malignant.

Sometimes a gel is inserted between the skin and the glass plate.