Dermoscopy articles and resources

How would you manage this lesion on the upper arm?

A 53-year-old lady visited the dermatologist with her son, and the dermatologist incidentally noticed a lesion on her arm & advised her to get it checked.

1 min read 18 Jun 2025

Through Ash’s lens: A portrait of Dr Ash Marghoob in 9 reflections

Get to know the man behind the dermatoscope. Dr Ash Marghoob reflects on his work & shares his nature photos ahead of the 2025 Dermoscopy Masterclass.

2 min read 18 Jun 2025

How would you manage this chest lesion?

In the week's case discussion: What are your thoughts about this lesion found on the chest of a 65-year-old female patient?

1 min read 9 Jun 2025

Top 5 features to look for when choosing a dermatoscope

Matthew Smith (Managing Director, DocStock) walks through the top five features you should consider when choosing a dermatoscope.

Video 4 Jun 2025

Dermatofibroma: Dermatoscopic variations across body locations

Presented by Dr Gabriella Brancaccio

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio shares how dermatofibromas present differently under dermatoscopic examination depending on their anatomical location.

Video 3 Jun 2025

How would you manage this lesion on the shin?

In the week's case discussion: This lesion is found on the shin of a 70-year-old male with a history of non-melanoma skin cancer. What happens next?

1 min read 28 May 2025

How would you manage this dark mole behind the thigh?

A nurse brings in their 62-year-old father after discovering a dark mole behind his thigh. The patient works outdoors and has a history of skin cancer.

1 min read 21 May 2025

How would you manage this lesion on a patient with Type 1 skin?

This lesion is found on the back of a 45-year-old male patient with Type 1 skin. He is unaware of it being there. What would you do?

1 min read 14 May 2025

How would you manage this dark area arising in a scar?

A 40-year-old female is worried about a new, dark area arising in a scar from a previous wide local excision of a melanoma in situ five years ago.

1 min read 7 May 2025

How dermoscopy of scabies changes in skin of colour

Presented by Dr Vincenzo Piccolo

Dr Vincenzo Piccolo explores how the dermoscopy of scabies changes in skin of colour — highlighting key variations, new research, and real patient cases.

Video 1 May 2025

How would you manage this pigmented lesion on the shoulder?

A 60-year-old male with a history of in situ melanoma presents with concerns that this pigmented lesion on his shoulder is growing. What are your thoughts?

1 min read 30 Apr 2025

How would you manage this growing lesion on the nose?

How do you manage this 66-year-old man presenting with a lesion on his nose which has significantly grown since his previous skin check three years ago?

1 min read 23 Apr 2025