The dermatologist’s stethoscope—traditional and new application of dermoscopy

The dermatologist’s stethoscope—traditional and new application of dermoscopy

Authors

  • Iris Zalaudek Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Reggio Emilia, Italy &Department of Dermatology, Medical University of Graz, Austria
  • Aimilios Lallas Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Reggio Emilia, Italy
  • Elvira Moscarella Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Reggio Emilia, Italy
  • Caterina Longo Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Reggio Emilia, Italy
  • H. Peter Soyer Dermatology Research Centre, The University of Queensland, School of Medicine, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
  • Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology and Skin Cancer Unit, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Reggio Emilia, Italy

Keywords:

dermoscopy, skin tumors, inflammatory skin diseases, skin infestations, topical chemotherapy

Abstract

Dermoscopy is a non-invasive tool that is largely recognized and used in the diagnosis of pigmented and non-pigmented skin tumors. A steadily increasing number of publications on alternative applications of dermoscopy suggest, however, that dermoscopy aids also the recognition of skin manifestations in general dermatology.

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2013-04-30

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Review

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The dermatologist’s stethoscope—traditional and new application of dermoscopy. Dermatol Pract Concept [Internet]. 2013 Apr. 30 [cited 2025 Jan. 21];:67-71. Available from: https://dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/dermatol-pract-concept-articleid-dp0302a11

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