The dermatoscope, explained by Prof. Dr Manuel
The instrument the dermatologist uses to examine moles in detail — and why regular screening makes all the difference.
The dermatoscope is a special magnifying lens with its own light source that allows us to see structures in the skin that are invisible to the naked eye. It is used to examine moles in detail, to distinguish benign from suspicious lesions, and to decide with confidence what to monitor and what to remove.
In this video, Prof. Dr Manuel António Campos — Clinical Director of Mutual Clinic Braga and Coordinator of the Centre for Dermatology and Hair Transplantation — shows the instrument and explains what happens during a screening appointment.
If you have moles that have changed in colour, shape or size, or you have simply never had a screening, do book an assessment.
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