Epiluminescence examination of moles

The epiluminescence of moles, dermoscopy, is a test for the prevention of melanoma (skin cancer) and should be performed periodically based on the characteristics of one's skin and one's risk factors. It is a quick, non-invasive test and not a dermatological examination real.

During mole epiluminescence, the dermatologist places an instrument called a dermatoscope over the moles to observe microscopic features of the moles that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
The epiluminescence of moles it is different from the videodermatoscopy, a second level exam, which uses a special microscope. Furthermore cannot be performed on tanned skin.
In case, in addition to theepiluminescence of moles, one wants to do visit the dermatologist for other problems, you can request the package dermatological visit + epiluminescence mole examination.