Date: 04/04/2026 Location: Other
Dermoscopy has revolutionized skin cancer detection by revealing diagnostic clues invisible to the naked eye. This interactive lecture series provides a clear, step-by-step understanding of dermoscopy, from optical principles to clinical decision-making, enhancing both confidence and accuracy in everyday practice.We begin with the principles and physics of dermoscopy, exploring how non-polarised, polarised, and ultraviolet light reveal subsurface skin structures, each providing complementary insights. A practical diagnostic framework is introduced, focusing on the revised two-step algorithm and pattern recognition strategies to ensure patient safety and help clinicians avoid missing melanoma.Next, we explore histopathology correlations, linking dermoscopic features with underlying biological changes. We delve into the "universe of nevi," integrating dermoscopic morphology with genetics, lesion evolution, and anatomy to support risk stratification. Specific sessions on intradermal nevi and dermatofibromas help differentiate common benign lesions from key mimickers like BCC and melanoma.The course covers lentigines, seborrheic keratoses, BCC, SCC, and melanoma, emphasizing dermoscopic clues, pitfalls, and triage strategies. Throughout, participants learn how combining optical principles, algorithms, pattern analysis, and clinical context leads to precise diagnoses and better biopsy decisions.
13 Educational activity hours
2 Performance review hours
Procedural Grants - Online, Surgery