Dermatoscopy is a method that provides a clearer examination of deep layers of skin lesions with colour change without damaging the skin. Dermatoscopy is used for the diagnosis of melanoma skin cancer, as well as for the examination of seborrheic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, blue mites or common mites.
Dermatoscopy is used for the diagnosis of melanoma skin cancer, as well as for the examination of seborrheic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, blue moles or common moles. The distinction between melanotic and non-melanotic pigmented skin lesions is important in terms of planned treatment and follow-up. Dermatoscopy helps diagnose and plays an important role in deciding whether it is necessary to take a “mole”.
Self-check of the person is also effective in recognizing malignant melanoma, but people may miss the changes as they cannot see some places on their bodies. Therefore, dermatoscopy plays an important role in this sense, and the moles present on one’s skin can be recorded and followed up