Dermatofibroma: Dermatoscopic variations across body locations

In this video, Dr Gabriella Brancaccio offers an insightful look into how dermatofibromas — common benign skin lesions — present differently under dermatoscopic examination depending on their anatomical location.

Dr Brancaccio uses a visual guide to showcase the variations in dermatoscopic patterns — particularly beneficial for doctors aiming to enhance their diagnostic accuracy, and underscoring the importance of considering lesion location during skin assessments. This is crucial for distinguishing dermatofibromas from other skin conditions to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate patient management.

See all this and more in the full video below!

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Dr Gabriella Brancaccio

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio is a doctor of medicine at Dermatology Unit, Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” (University of Campania) in Naples, Italy. She is on the Executive Board of the International Dermoscopy Society as part of the Scientific Project Committee.

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