Choose consistency over perfection
The most useful setup is one you can repeat. Use the same dermatoscope, similar pressure, and the same phone orientation for follow-up photos.
Use the dermatoscope for detail
Polarized close-up images can show border, color, and visible structure more clearly than a normal phone photo.
Do not over-trust home imaging
Phone dermatoscope images are documentation. They do not replace clinical dermoscopy, total body skin exam, biopsy, or pathology.
Bring context to the appointment
A DermaTrack report can summarize when the lesion was first recorded, what changed, and which images need review.