Dermoscopy in skin self-examination: A useful tool for select patients Journal Article
| Authors: | Goulart, J.; Malvehy, J.; Puig, S.; Martin, G.; Marghoob, A. A. |
| Article Title: | Dermoscopy in skin self-examination: A useful tool for select patients |
| Abstract: | Background: Education for patients on the technique of skin self-examination is important for improving the rate of early detection of melanoma. Strategies to improve skills in skin self-examination include the use of mnemonics to facilitate the recognition of melanoma features and photography to assist in the detection of change. Observation: We describe 2 patients who used dermoscopy on their own initiative to help identify suspicious pigmented lesions during skin self-examination. Conclusions: Dermoscopy has not yet been evaluated for patient use. We were intrigued by this concept and suggest that dermoscopy, with appropriate training, may improve the ability for early detection of melanoma in skin self-examination for select patients. ©2011 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | adult; human tissue; clinical feature; histopathology; case report; melanoma; nevus; cancer screening; epiluminescence microscopy; early diagnosis; skin examination; photography; skill; self examination |
| Journal Title: | Archives of Dermatology |
| Volume: | 147 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0003-987X |
| Publisher: | American Medical Association |
| Date Published: | 2011-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 53 |
| End Page: | 58 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1001/archdermatol.2010.387 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 21242394 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 4 March 2011" - "CODEN: ARDEA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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