Dermoscopy articles

Dermoscopy · 9 min

Melanoma vs basal cell carcinoma: how dermoscopy distinguishes them

Why dermoscopic features differ between melanoma and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), where AI screening tools get confused, and when to escalate.

Dermoscopy · 7 min

Arborizing vessels in dermoscopy: meaning, mimics, and what to do next

Arborizing vessels are tree-shaped blood vessels seen on dermoscopy. They are a classic basal cell carcinoma feature but also appear in benign lesions. Here is how to read them.

AI in dermatology · 10 min

AI mole check accuracy vs a dermatologist: what AI can and cannot do

How accurate are AI mole-checking apps compared to a board-certified dermatologist, where AI helps, where it fails, and how to use both together.

Skin signs · 6 min

Itchy mole: when it matters and when it does not

An itchy mole can be irritation, dryness, or — rarely — a warning sign. Here is how to tell the difference and when to book a dermatologist.

Skin signs · 7 min

Mole bleeding: causes and what to do next

A bleeding mole can be from a nick, friction, or a real warning sign. Here is how to triage at home and when to book urgent dermatology review.

Skin lesions · 6 min

Mole vs freckle vs skin tag: how to tell them apart

A practical visual and clinical guide to telling moles, freckles, and skin tags apart, and why the difference matters for tracking.

Skin lesions · 8 min

Atypical mole (dysplastic nevus): what it actually means

An atypical mole is not cancer, but it does change how you monitor your skin. Here is the dermatologic definition, the real risk profile, and the tracking strategy.