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    handheld device magnifying and illuminating skin for detailed examination

    A dermatoscope, also known as a dermoscope or skin surface microscope, is a handheld device used by dermatologists to examine the skin in detail. It combines a magnifying lens with a light source, often polarized, to enhance the visualization of skin structures and patterns that are not visible to the naked eye. This tool is particularly useful for diagnosing skin conditions, including melanoma and other skin cancers, as well as evaluating hair and scalp disorders like alopecia.

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      Dermoscopy: Not Just for Dermatologists

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      10 citations, February 2015 in “Melanoma management”
      Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
      Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy

      research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy

      245 citations, March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
      Dermoscopy: What's New?

      research Dermoscopy: What's New?

      39 citations, December 2008 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Dermoscopy has improved skin cancer diagnosis and has expanding applications in dermatology, but requires staying updated with new research and techniques.

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