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Dermoscopy, otherwise called dermatoscopy or epiluminoscopy, is the examination of the skin surface using a skin surface microscopy. It is used to examine skin lesions without interference from skin shadows.

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When do moles that change in appearance need dermoscopy?

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What should I do to cure the abnormal scales on my face?

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What are the chances of a nevus being melanoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dermoscope is of different types. Some are more good than others. Using this instrument requires a lot of practice and experience.

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Should I worry about my daughter's pink scalp mole?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be nevus sebaceous. One of the differential diagnosis can also be viral warts.

I have an infection on my penis that is not healing. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the image, it appears to be psoriasis (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I scratched a mole with my nail. Should I worry about that?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should not have scratched the mole as scratching increase the chance of malignancy in otherwise benign mole.

How to diagnose nodular melanoma?

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How to find out if a mole is cancerous or not?

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Does pain on pressing a mole raise a red flag?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The mole is looking normal to me. There is no need to worry about it.

Is mole with hair a non-cancerous one?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You should not have scratched it, because the chances of malignancy increase in otherwise benign mole.

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