Examination of the skin using a dermatoscope, a handheld magnifying device that allows doctors to see skin lesions in great detail.
From Greek 'derma' (skin) + 'skopeein' (to observe), developed in the 1980s as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.
Dermatoscopy has revolutionized melanoma detection—it can reveal the 'ugly duckling' patterns of dangerous moles that look normal to the naked eye, potentially saving lives during routine skin checks.
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