{"id":7601,"date":"2012-10-20T18:55:29","date_gmt":"2012-10-20T17:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/?page_id=7601"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:41:14","slug":"online-atlas-of-dermoscopy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/dermoscopy\/online-atlas-of-dermoscopy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Atlas of Dermoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"im26-diagnosis-guide\">\n<nav class=\"im26-dg-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-1\">How to use the atlas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-2\">Before comparing images<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section id=\"guide-section-1\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>How to use the atlas<\/h2>\n<p>Images retain the original collection\u2019s groupings. Appearance varies with the instrument, lighting and image capture. Captions identify archive material and do not represent new histological verification of each case.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-2\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Before comparing images<\/h2>\n<p>Interpretation requires clinical history, direct examination and dermoscopy expertise. Similar images can represent different conditions. If you are concerned about your own lesion, use the self-examination and ABCDE guides for orientation and seek medical assessment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Archive: melanoma<\/h2>\n<div class=\"im26-dg-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-1.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-1.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 1\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-2.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-2.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 2\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-3.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-3.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 3\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-4.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-4.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 4\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-5.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-5.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 5\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-6.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-6.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 6\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-7.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-7.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 7\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-8.webp\" aria-label=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-8.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Melanoma collection \u2014 image 8\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Melanoma collection \u2014 image 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Archive: melanocytic naevi<\/h2>\n<div class=\"im26-dg-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-9.webp\" aria-label=\"Archive: Dermal naevus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-9.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Archive: Dermal naevus\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Archive: Dermal naevus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-10.webp\" aria-label=\"Archive: Junctional naevus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-10.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Archive: Junctional naevus\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Archive: Junctional naevus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-11.webp\" aria-label=\"Archive: Junctional naevus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-11.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Archive: Junctional naevus\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Archive: Junctional naevus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-12.webp\" aria-label=\"Archive: Dysplastic naevus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-12.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Archive: Dysplastic naevus\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Archive: Dysplastic naevus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-13.webp\" aria-label=\"Archive: Dermal naevus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/atlas-dermoscopy-13.webp\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Archive: Dermal naevus\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Archive: Dermal naevus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"im26-dg-related\">\n<h2>Continue reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/dermoscopy\/\">Dermatoscopy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/7-point-checklist\/\">Seven point checklist score (Argenziano)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/autoesame-della-cute\/\">Skin self-examination<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"im26-dg-sources\">\n<h2>Sources and update<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/dermoscopy\" rel=\"noopener\">DermNet \u2014 Dermoscopy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/topics\/melanoma\" rel=\"noopener\">DermNet \u2014 Melanoma<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Editorial update: 16 October 2026. This information provides guidance and does not replace a medical assessment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A collection of images from the site archive, organised for educational reference. It should not be used to diagnose a lesion by comparing photographs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":6276,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7601","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7601"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11007,"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7601\/revisions\/11007"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6276"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}