Dermoscopy articles and resources

3 patients, 3 BCCs: Which lesion is suitable for topical therapy?

Case discussion: Three patients present with BCCs. All three patients don't want surgery and ask about topical creams instead. Which lesion is suitable?

1 min read 9 Feb 2026

Dermoscopy of scalp and lip lesions (Part 2)

Presented by Dr Gabriella Brancaccio

Dr Gabriella Brancaccio walks through how to approach scalp and lip lesions using dermoscopy and colour cues, in part two of her short series.

Video 4 Feb 2026

How would you manage this lesion on the lower leg?

Case discussion: A 65-year-old female patient with no history of skin cancer presents for a full skin check, when this lesion is found on her lower leg.

1 min read 2 Feb 2026

How would you manage this lesion on the calf?

Case discussion: A 46-year-old female with a history of melanoma in situ presents with a lesion on her calf. What would you do next?

1 min read 26 Jan 2026

How would you manage this flat brown macule on the ear?

Case discussion: A new, flat brown macule is identified on the ear of a 64-year-old male patient with no history of skin cancer. What do you think of it?

1 min read 19 Jan 2026

How would you manage this suspected cyst on the back?

Case discussion: A 64-year-old man with a history of skin cancer presents for removal of a growing 'cyst' on his back. What do you think of this lesion?

1 min read 12 Jan 2026

How would you manage this growing lesion on a young woman's neck?

Case discussion: How would you manage this growing lesion on the neck of a young woman in her mid-20s with Type I-II skin?

1 min read 5 Jan 2026

How would you diagnose this pink lesion on the back?

Weekly case discussion: A 56-year-old female patient presents with a flat, pink lesion on her upper back. How would you diagnose this skin lesion?

1 min read 15 Dec 2025

How would you manage this macule on the chest?

Case discussion: A new, solitary, brown macule on the chest of a 49-year-old lady who states it has arisen over the past six months. What would you do?

1 min read 8 Dec 2025

How would you biopsy this lesion on the ear?

Weekly case discussion: A 41-year-old woman presents with a painless lesion on her ear. What is your diagnosis, and how would you biopsy this lesion?

1 min read 1 Dec 2025

How would you manage this macule on the nose?

Case discussion: A 59-year-old female patient presents with a brown macule on the nose. How would you manage this skin lesion?

1 min read 24 Nov 2025

How would you manage this fast-growing nodule?

Case discussion: How would you manage this fast-growing nodule on the forehead of a 92-year-old male patient?

1 min read 17 Nov 2025