Main description:

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive, widely used diagnostic tool that aids the diagnosis of skin lesions and is proven to increase the accuracy of melanoma diagnosis.

This book is a concise guide to dermoscopy for clinicians. Beginning with an overview of dermoscopy techniques the next chapter discusses the correlation between dermoscopic structures and histopathology.

The following sections cover structures and patterns of lesions, neoplasms and melanomas found in different anatomical sites, including facial skin, palms and soles, nails, and mucosal surfaces. Infestations, inflammatory diseases and hair disorders are also discussed.

The final chapters cover the Triage Amalgamated Dermoscopy Algorithm (TADA), and provide flow charts for easy reference.

Edited by Miami and New York-based specialists, this practical guide is enhanced by clinical photographs and illustrations.

Key points

Practical guide to dermoscopy for clinicians
Covers lesions, neoplasms and melanomas in different anatomical sites
Includes flow charts for easy reference
Edited by Miami and New York-based experts in the field

Contents:

Techniques of Dermoscopy
Colors and Structures
Two-Step Algorithm
First Step: Differentiating Melanocytic from Non-Melanocytic Lesions
Second Step: Nevus vs Melanoma
Nevi: Benign Melanocytic Neoplasms
Melanoma
Special Sites
Dermoscopy in General Dermatology
Triage Amalgamated Dermoscopy Algorithm - TADA
Flowcharts