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    Glossary dermatoscope

    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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      Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy

      research Hair and scalp dermatoscopy

      245 citations , March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the dermoscopic features of common hair and scalp disorders and reports no new clinical results, aiming to assist dermatologists in diagnosing conditions like tinea capitis and alopecia areata.
      Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview

      research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview

      243 citations , September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy”
      This article provides an overview of how dermoscopy can aid in the noninvasive diagnosis of various general dermatological disorders, grouped by clinical presentation, but reports no new clinical results.
      Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders

      research Dermatoscopy of hair shaft disorders

      68 citations , August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This paper discusses the use of dermatoscopy as a fast, noninvasive technique for diagnosing hair shaft disorders and reports no new results; the authors highlight its advantages over traditional microscopy methods.