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Dermoscopy is a noninvasive, in vivo technique that is primarily used for the examination of pigmented skin. This method is considered as one of the safest evaluation methods for dermatologic problems.<ref name="pmid23405886">{{cite journal |vauthors=Haliasos EC, Kerner M, Jaimes-Lopez N, Rudnicka L, Zalaudek I, Malvehy J, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Braun RP, Marghoob AA |title=Dermoscopy for the pediatric dermatologist part I: dermoscopy of pediatric infectious and inflammatory skin lesions and hair disorders |journal=Pediatr Dermatol |volume=30 |issue=2 |pages=163–71 |year=2013 |pmid=23405886 |doi=10.1111/pde.12097 |url=}}</ref> | Dermoscopy is a noninvasive, in vivo technique that is primarily used for the examination of pigmented skin lesions. This method is considered as one of the safest evaluation methods for dermatologic problems.<ref name="pmid23405886">{{cite journal |vauthors=Haliasos EC, Kerner M, Jaimes-Lopez N, Rudnicka L, Zalaudek I, Malvehy J, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Braun RP, Marghoob AA |title=Dermoscopy for the pediatric dermatologist part I: dermoscopy of pediatric infectious and inflammatory skin lesions and hair disorders |journal=Pediatr Dermatol |volume=30 |issue=2 |pages=163–71 |year=2013 |pmid=23405886 |doi=10.1111/pde.12097 |url=}}</ref> | ||
On dermoscopic exam of infected tissue, a central umbilication with polylobular, white to yellow [[amorphous]] structures is visualized which is typical for diagnosis. Also a peripheral crown of radiating or punctiform vessels may be seen as well.<ref name="pmid16365277">{{cite journal |vauthors=Morales A, Puig S, Malvehy J, Zaballos P |title=Dermoscopy of molluscum contagiosum |journal=Arch Dermatol |volume=141 |issue=12 |pages=1644 |year=2005 |pmid=16365277 |doi=10.1001/archderm.141.12.1644 |url=}}</ref> | |||
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Overview
Molluscum contagiosum is primarily a clinical diagnosis. However, in cases of doubt, the diagnosis may be confirmed with dermoscopic evaulation of infected tissue.
Other diagnostic studies
Dermoscopy is a noninvasive, in vivo technique that is primarily used for the examination of pigmented skin lesions. This method is considered as one of the safest evaluation methods for dermatologic problems.[1]
On dermoscopic exam of infected tissue, a central umbilication with polylobular, white to yellow amorphous structures is visualized which is typical for diagnosis. Also a peripheral crown of radiating or punctiform vessels may be seen as well.[2]
References
- ↑ Haliasos EC, Kerner M, Jaimes-Lopez N, Rudnicka L, Zalaudek I, Malvehy J, Hofmann-Wellenhof R, Braun RP, Marghoob AA (2013). "Dermoscopy for the pediatric dermatologist part I: dermoscopy of pediatric infectious and inflammatory skin lesions and hair disorders". Pediatr Dermatol. 30 (2): 163–71. doi:10.1111/pde.12097. PMID 23405886.
- ↑ Morales A, Puig S, Malvehy J, Zaballos P (2005). "Dermoscopy of molluscum contagiosum". Arch Dermatol. 141 (12): 1644. doi:10.1001/archderm.141.12.1644. PMID 16365277.