Dermoscopy is a useful, widely used tool for examining pigmented lesions, especially helpful in cases of an uncertain nature. Nevertheless, doctors may experience diagnostic difficulties while using ...

In this new study, investigators searched for potential predictors of melanoma thickness, with implications for treatment decisions regarding biopsy and excision margins. “Melanoma thickness is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Dermoscopy allows for thorough observation of morphologic features not visible to the naked eye in melanoma ...

Dermoscopy done by suitably trained specialists may more accurately distinguish between benign and malignant skin lesions than clinical examination with the naked eye. It lessens the chance of missing ...

Melanoma kills twice as many Britons as cancer of the cervix, well over 2000 a year and rising. 1 Fear of melanoma is driving increased public concern and, as ever, the message is ‘if you are worried, ...

Dermoscopy allows GPs to triage lesions more accurately. Consultant dermatologist Dr Amanda Oakley gives 10 examples of how it can help Dermoscopy can seem hard at first but can be very helpful in ...

Lichenoid keratosis is a skin condition that typically occurs as a single, small, raised plaque, thickened area, or papule. It’s also referred to as: benign lichenoid keratosis lichen planus-like ...

CHICAGO — Wrong site surgery is a “never event” that can be prevented by taking practical steps, according to a speaker at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery annual meeting. A noninvasive ...

The Ink Furrow Test Diagnosis of Acrally Located Pigmented Lesions Melanocytic lesions of the hands and soles may be divided into four major patterns, which are associated with the characteristic ...