Dermatoscopy
A method for diagnosing skin neoplasms (moles, age spots, and others) using a dermatoscope, which enlarges the image of the skin and allows you to study the structure of neoplasms in detail.
Dermatoscopy allows the doctor to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms, assessing their structure, color, boundaries and other characteristics.
Benefits
High diagnostic accuracy
Dermatoscopy allows you to examine and evaluate the structure of skin growths in detail.
Painlessness
The procedure does not cause pain and discomfort.
Without preparation
Dermatoscopy does not require special training, which facilitates the examination process.
Regular monitoring
The ability to regularly monitor the condition of the skin allows you to detect changes in a timely manner.
Preparation for dermatoscopy
No special training is required for dermatoscopy. It is recommended to refrain from applying creams, lotions and other cosmetics to the skin before the procedure.
Dermatoscopy procedure
The doctor applies a special gel to the skin to improve the contact of the dermatoscope with the skin. A dermatoscope equipped with a magnifying lens and a light source allows the doctor to examine in detail the structure of a skin neoplasm. The procedure takes from a few minutes to half an hour.
Recommendations after the procedure dermatoscopy
After a dermatoscopy, the patient can immediately return to normal business. The doctor can give recommendations for further monitoring or treatment of the detected neoplasms.
Врачи
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Indications
The presence of a large number of moles and age spots
For people with multiple skin growths.
Changing the appearance of moles
When changing the size, color, shape or structure of moles and age spots.
The presence of a hereditary predisposition to skin cancer
Family history of skin cancer.
Preventive examination
For early detection of malignant neoplasms, especially in people at high risk due to frequent exposure to the sun or fair skin.
Expected effect
Early diagnosis of skin cancer
Dermatoscopy allows you to identify malignant neoplasms in the early stages.
Accurate assessment of the condition of skin tumors
It helps to determine which moles and age spots require observation or removal.
Monitoring of changes in moles
Allows you to track potentially dangerous changes in the structure and appearance of moles.
Non-invasiveness
The study does not require surgical intervention, does not cause pain and discomfort.
How to reach
- Route from the «Sukharevskaya» metro station
- Route from the «Tsvetnoy Boulevard» metro station
From the metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar"
1 exit to the city, then left to the Garden Ring, at the crossing to the right, crossing the boulevard, one more crossing and at the traffic light to the left. The Olymp Clinic building is located overlooking the Garden Ring to the right of the crossing. Travel time is approximately 9 minutes. Landmark - sign Olymp Clini
From the metro station "Sukharevskaya"
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
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Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic