Table 2.

Major Extradiagnostic Applications of Dermoscopy

Dermoscopy and Skin Biopsy Patient counseling, dermoscopy-induced biopsy, and the psychological realm of the dermatoscope, akin to the stethoscope of an internist From clinicopathological correlation to clinico-dermoscopic-pathological correlation Dermoscopy-guided biopsy and the role of ex-vivo dermoscopy in processing of histopathological samples

Dermoscopy as a Diagnostic Enhancer and Monitoring Tool Defining lesional or disease activity/instability Defining adequate margins for surgical excision of tumors Early assessment of therapeutic response and disease stabilization Enhancing accuracy of reading patch test and pathergy test results Therapeutic efficacy evaluation in clinical studies

Expanding the Realm of Dermoscopy Applications “Cosmetic wart mapping” Aesthetic applications of dermoscopy Detection of intra/subcutaneous foreign bodies and retained sutures

Teledermoscopy

Psychosocial Significance The dermatologist’s tool in the era of social media empowerment of patients A professional highlight for dermatologists The dermatologist’s stethoscope