Which dermatoscope should you choose? The dermatoscope has become the basic tool of skin examination, in dermatology practices as well as in general practice and podiatry. But between a pocket model at under €500 and a dermatology camera ... Nov 13, 2026
Photography in dermoscopy: smartphone, camera or dedicated device? Smartphone, camera or dedicated device: there are three main ways to take photos in dermoscopy. They do not cost the same, do not take the same time and do not give the same images. The right choice d... Oct 11, 2026
Dermatoscope on a smartphone: adapters, image quality and limits Attaching your dermatoscope to your smartphone lets you photograph in a few seconds what you see through the eyepiece. It is simple, inexpensive and very useful for following up a lesion or asking for... Oct 11, 2026
Polarized, non-polarized or immersion light: what is the difference? In short: the three modes show broadly the same things, but not at the same depth. Immersion (non-polarized light) excels at the surface; polarized light sees deeper and gives its best images in conta... Oct 7, 2026
UV light in dermoscopy: what recent studies say This article is an informational summary of the scientific literature. It does not replace training or the practitioner's clinical judgment UV light, a new tool for the dermatoscope In three years, UV... Sep 29, 2026
