Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dermoscopy

A noninvasive technique that enables direct microscopic examination of the surface and architecture of the SKIN.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A noninvasive technique that enables direct microscopic examination of the surface and architecture of the SKIN.

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Synonyms

13 entry terms
  • Dermatoscopy
  • Epiluminescence Microscopy
  • Skin Surface Microscopy
  • Dermatoscopies
  • Dermoscopies
  • Epiluminescence Microscopies
  • Microscopies, Epiluminescence
  • Microscopies, Skin Surface
  • Microscopy, Epiluminescence
  • Microscopy, Skin Surface
  • Skin Surface Microscopies
  • Surface Microscopies, Skin
  • Surface Microscopy, Skin

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2005

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Previous Indexing

  • Luminescent Measurements (1993-2004)
  • Microscopy (1993-2004)
  • Skin Pigmentation (1993-2004)

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  1. E01w.370.350w.515w.277w.250w
  2. E05.595w.185w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dermoscopy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046169. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046169
  2. Dermoscopy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermatoscopy
  3. Dermoscopy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q902923