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Dermoscopy Aids in the Diagnosis of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Published on: May 16, 2025
Dermatoscopy for melanoma and pigmented lesions
1Department of Dermatology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 1 World's Fair Drive, Somerset, NJ 08873-1344, USA. raobk@umdnj.edu
Abstract:
This article presents an overview of the history and development of dermatoscopy over the last 2 decades. The common dermatoscopic diagnostic algorithms are discussed, including classic pattern analysis, the ABCD rule (asymmetry, border, color, and dermatoscopic structures), 7-point checklist, and Menzies method, as well as a new method by the authors (ASAP: a simple and practical approach). In addition, evidence on the clinical impact and challenges of dermatoscopy for the diagnosis and management of pigmented lesions and the importance of training are reviewed.
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