Dermatoscope Exams

Dermatoscope Exams

A dermatoscope is a lighted magnifier that shows structures below the surface of the skin, revealing detail the naked eye cannot see. It is used to examine moles, spots, and lesions a patient has noticed or that turn up during a routine exam.

Worth Having Looked At

• A changing mole — new growth, an uneven border, or a shift in color.
• A spot that will not heal — a lesion that bleeds, itches, or persists.
• Routine skin checks — particularly for patients with significant sun exposure or a family history.

When to Refer

Dermoscopy helps sort reassuring findings from those that warrant biopsy or specialist evaluation. Anything concerning is referred promptly to dermatology, and Modern Medical follows up on the result.