The perfect one-stop shop for the beginner in dermoscopy!

Diagnosis of malignant melanoma can be significantly improved by the use of dermoscopy (also known as dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy or surface microscopy). This book clearly and concisely explains the principles of this revolutionary technique, how to perform a dermoscopy and how to interpret the results. The book uses checklists, algorithms, and brief text descriptions to convey the key messages, and contains over 375 colour dermoscopic images with clinical correlates. It has a practical emphasis throughout and is designed for quick reference. It also includes information on the common diagnostic pitfalls faced when diagnosing with dermoscopy.

Written by five dermatologists with vast teaching experience, this book aims to take the mystery out of dermoscopy and make this technique accessible for all dermatologists and clinicians responsible for diagnosing skin cancer.

• Includes more than 375 color photographs of dermoscopic appearances with clinical correlates depicting the gross appearance of benign and malignant lesions.
• Features a wealth of valuable dermoscopic pearls that explain how to accurately perform dermoscopy.
• Focuses on key teaching points through clear, concise text.
• Covers diagnostic pitfalls, highlighting the common mistakes made when using dermoscopy.

Introduction

1. How to learn not to miss a melanoma using dermoscopy - the three-point checklist.

2. Differentiating melanocytic from non-melanocytic lesions

3. Differentiating benign melanocytic lesions from melanoma

4. Anatomic site-specific criteria

5. Practical clinical situations

Index

By Robert H. Johr, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Director, Pigmented Lesion Clinic, University of Miami School of Medicine,Miami, FL; Peter Soyer, Department of Dermatology, University of Graz, Austria; Giuseppe Argenziano, Department of Dermatology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy; Rainer Hofman-Wellenhof, MD, Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, University of Graz, Austria; and Massimiliano Scalvenzi, Department of Dermatology, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy