What is a Dermatoscope?
A dermatoscope is an optical instrument that takes macro pictures of skin lesions at 20x magnification. During Dermoscopy, the rays of polarising light penetrate the upper layers of the skin, where the primary accumulation of malignant cells occurs. This information is enough for the dermatologist to assess the condition of the neoplasm and give further recommendations.
Results of Dermatoscope Georgia:
With this diagnostic technique, we get information about the epidermis and are able to diagnose malignant melanoma, pigmented or nonpigmented skin lesions, hair and scalp diseases, infectious and inflammatory skin diseases.
How is Dermoscopy Performed?
The procedure is completely painless and safe. It hardly takes 30 minutes. During Dermoscopy, the doctor examines the neoplasm, evaluates the edges of the mole, analyses the surface and degree of penetration of cells deep into the skin. All data related to moles is entered into an individual map of skin neoplasms; this is done so that you can track changes over time and make a forecast for the future for observation and removal.
Indications for Dermoscopy:
Dermoscopy is especially recommended for:
- Patients with light or red hair, fair skin, and light eyes
- People with many moles, freckles, birthmarks, and age spots
- To old people
- People with a genetic predisposition
- Patients who spend a long time in the sun
- Patients who have moles, which are often exposed to mechanical stress
Dermoscopy Mole Evaluation in Georgia & Tbilisi must be performed before removing the neoplasm, and if a new mole has appeared that is increasing, or the old mole has begun to change. You notice asymmetry, peeling, inflammation, itching, and bleeding, etc. In case of injury to a mole or skin area where it is located.
Benefits:
- The method allows you to examine neoplasms of any kind
- It does not require surgery or anesthesia
- Completely painless
- Diagnostic accuracy is 99%
- No preliminary preparation is necessary
- Immediate results
- There are no risks and no recovery period
Risks:
Dermoscopy is completely safe and has no risks. It is completely safe for children, pregnant women, and women during lactation.
Moles: When Should I worry?
The World Health Organization uses 300 different names for moles. Any skin formation can degenerate into skin cancer or melanoma, but the chances are higher in some cases.
Some cases in which moles can progress into melanoma are described below:
- The most common type of melanoma is a pigmented neoplasm, similar to a mole, with irregular edges, often of an inhomogeneous black-brown color. It may be flat or raised above the skin. If you notice the presence of these formations, it is necessary to visit a dermatologist at least once a year. If there are more than fifty of them, screening should be carried out within six months or more often.
- Birthmarks are also likely to become melanomas. The highest risk of degeneration is in a bigger pigmented neoplasm, and it should be removed as soon as possible.
- Papilloma has the lowest risk of malignancy.
Prevention of Melanoma and Skin Cancer:
Anyone can get melanoma and skin cancer, but for some people, the risk is relatively higher. They need to follow prevention measures more carefully. People with fair skin , lighter hair, and eyes, with a history of sunburns, many moles, and freckles on the body.
General recommendations for prevention are as following:
- Use sunscreen. Protect your skin against UV radiations, use sunscreen all year round and apply it on all exposed areas of skin.
- Wear long-sleeve shirts and pants. Wear a p-cap or wide-brimmed hat to protect your nose, ears, forehead, and neck.
- Use sunglasses to protect your eyes.
- Plan your day to avoid peaks in solar activity and direct exposure to sunlight.
- Do not visit solariums and tanning salons.
Perform self-diagnostics regularly. Check for new moles, freckles, and other formations. Contact a dermatologist if you notice changes in existing moles and freckles or see strange and suspicious formations.
Protect yourself from the sun all year round and protect your loved ones. Remember that sunburn can affect the development of skin cancer.
Dermoscopy Mole Evaluation FAQ’s:
What Is The Dermoscopic Criteria For Melanoma?
Dermoscopic characteristics of superficial melanomas include a blue-white veil, multiple brown dots, pseudopods, radial streaming, scar-like depigmentation, peripheral black dots/globules, multiple colors mostly five or six, especially red and blue, broad network, local sharply cut-off border, negative network, and irregular vascularity. It typically includes one or two of these.
Why is Dermoscopy Used for Mole Evaluation?
Dermoscopy, sometimes referred to as dermatoscopy, skin surface microscopy, or chemiluminescence microscopy, is a non-invasive in vivo method that has long been helpful in the assessment of skin lesions that seem suspicious.
Is Dermoscopy Painful?
Your dermatologist applies gel or oil to your skin. The dermatoscope is then placed against your skin, allowing for a close examination of the affected area. Your skin is not harmed or affected by this.
Can Dermoscopy Detect All Types of Skin Cancer?
Dermoscopy is a non-invasive skin lesion diagnosis technique that helps distinguish between benign and malignant changes. Tumors other than melanocytic ones have been diagnosed using dermoscopy.
What Information Can Dermoscopy Provide About Moles?
Through dermoscopy, we can see colors and structures in pigmented lesions that are invisible to the naked eye. Through the comparison of successive dermoscopic images of a mole, we can observe changes that happen well in advance of any instability that would become evident upon analysis of traditional macroscopic images.
Benefits of Diagnosis & Treatment at Royal Clinic:
Our clinic offers the best diagnostic services in Georgia. Our experts and professionals work with trained and experienced laboratory staff to get the most accurate results of Dermoscopy Mole Evaluation in USA.
- Innovative and advanced techniques are used.
- Results of histological examination are provided instantly
- All types of mole removal treatments are available, surgical, laser, electrocoagulation, thermoregulation, chemical.
- A council of doctors of various specialties takes the decides decision on the treatment techniques in each case. They help you determine the stage of the disease and choose the best treatment.
Book a Free Consultation
Dermoscopy should be performed on all patients planning to remove moles, warts, papilloma, and other skin lesions! If you are looking for a doctor to perform a Dermoscopy Mole Evaluation in Georgia & Tbilisi. Book a free initial consultation at Sydney Royal Clinic.
