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Review
. 2018 Oct;36(4):487-501.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2018.05.015. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Dermatoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Correlations in Nonmelanocytic Disorders

Francesco Lacarrubba  1 , Marco Ardigò  2 , Alessandro Di Stefani  3 , Anna Elisa Verzì  4 , Giuseppe Micali  4
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Dermatoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Correlations in Nonmelanocytic Disorders

Francesco Lacarrubba et al. Dermatol Clin. 2018 Oct.

Abstract

Dermatoscopy and in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy are noninvasive techniques that provide a horizontal approach, with an en face view of the skin structures. Both techniques assist in the clinical diagnosis of a variety of inflammatory and infectious cutaneous disorders. In many cases, they have shown concordance. Their combined use represents, in several instances, a promising option to reach the final diagnosis without the need for invasive procedures.

Keywords: Dermatoscopy; Histopathology; Nonmelanocytic disorders; Reflectance confocal microscopy.

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