Digital dermoscopy: a complementary method in the diagnosis of scabies
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Dermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Scabies
Dermoscopy is a handy tool originally used for evaluating pigmented lesions and melanoma. However, over the years, numerous indications have cropped up including its role in diagnosing infestations (entomodermoscopy).2 Dermoscopy combines light source and magnifying lens in such a way that it enables visualization of patterns not visible with clinical inspection alone.2 The evidence available r...
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عنوان ژورنال: Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
سال: 2020
ISSN: 0365-0596
DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2019.11.014