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Dermoscopy: your first steps

Why dermoscopy changes how we examine moles, and how to start using it with confidence.

Dermoscopy shows structures below the skin surface that the naked eye cannot see, which makes it easier to tell benign moles from worrying ones.

Start with patterns

Learn the basic patterns first: network, globules and dots. Then link them to the history, and when in doubt refer for biopsy.

Last updated 12 November 2026

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