Dermatoscopy
Health Checkups
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-75)
15 min
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Description
Dermatoscopy is a non-invasive skin imaging technique used to evaluate suspicious moles or lesions for early melanoma detection; in China, costs typically range from ¥200–¥500, and ChinaMedicalHub assists with hospital booking and interpreter support.
Main Uses
The primary purpose of dermatoscopy is to assist in the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancers, particularly melanoma, by allowing for a more detailed examination of the skin's surface and subsurface structures. It is also used to evaluate and differentiate between benign and malignant pigmented skin lesions, assess inflammatory skin diseases, and monitor the response to treatment in certain skin conditions. Applicable scenarios include routine skin checks, follow-up examinations, and pre-surgical evaluations.
Normal Range
Dermatoscopy, also known as dermoscopy, does not have a numerical normal range. Instead, it involves the visual assessment of skin lesions or other skin conditions through a dermatoscope to identify patterns, colors, and structures that are indicative of benign or malignant conditions. The interpretation is based on the presence or absence of specific features rather than quantitative values.
Low Values - Possible Causes
N/A - Dermatoscopy results are qualitative, not quantitative, and thus do not have low or high values in the traditional sense. Abnormal findings may indicate various skin conditions, but these are described in terms of observed characteristics rather than numerical values.
High Values - Possible Causes
N/A - Similar to low values, dermatoscopy does not produce numerical results. Abnormalities are identified through the observation of atypical patterns, colors, or structures within the skin lesion being examined.
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