At the Derm-Al Centre, dermoscopic examination is performed as a part of dermatological consultation by every dermatologist in patients who come to us to have their skin lesions diagnosed.
Dermatoscopy is non-invasive dermatological diagnosis used, among other things, for the analysis of pigmented lesions and for early detection of malignant melanoma. The purpose is to distinguish pigmented lesions from non-pigmented ones and to monitor pigmented lesions in order to ensure early detection of cancerous transformations, if any. In the case of pigmented lesions, it is recommended to undergo further examination with a video dermatoscope in order to monitor and compare lesions.
How does dermatoscopy work?
Dermatoscopy involves using the dermatoscope to examine skin lesions. The dermatoscope has a magnification of 12x and an in-built light that makes it possible to see the deeper structures of lesions. The device is normally applied to the examined skin - having first covered its glass with a film of immersive oil (in order to reduce light dispersion and reflection).
Pigmented lesions are examined for asymmetry, separation from the surrounding skin, diversity of tones, size and characteristic structures that are not visible without the dermatoscope (so-called radial streaming, black dots, melanocytic cells, structureless areas, pigment networks).
