What are the Key Features Examined Using a Dermatoscope?
Dermatoscopy allows for the examination of various features of skin lesions, including: - Asymmetry: Uneven shape or structure. - Border: Irregular or poorly defined edges. - Color: Multiple colors or unusual pigmentation. - Diameter: Lesions larger than 6mm. - Evolving: Changes in size, shape, or color over time.
These features, often summarized by the ABCDE rule, help in differentiating benign moles from malignant melanoma.
