With the number of models available, this can seem to be a difficult decision. Whilst the amount of choice appears confusing, an understanding of some basic principles can assist. There are 2 main types of light used in dermoscopy, polarised … Read More
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Melanoma Burden Rising: New Prevention Campaign Vital
The Medical Journal of Australia – published 9 May 2022 Professor David Whiteman and Professor Anne Cust MELANOMA is a common cancer in Australia. Each year in this country, more than 16 000 people are diagnosed with invasive melanoma, and … Read More
Use of the Dermatoscope
Stethoscope, otoscope, ophthalmoscope. Essential diagnostic tools that no primary health care practitioner can manage without. In this decade, another should be added to the list – the dermoscope. A Brief History of Dermoscopy. The first handheld dermatoscopes became available in … Read More
Benefits Of Using A Digital Skin Imaging System To Detect Skin Cancer
Current methods for diagnosing skin cancers rely on either invasive biopsies or the use of a dermatoscope and additional digital skin imaging software which can monitor the skin over time. As a dermatoscope relies on powerful visual inspection and digital … Read More