{"id":8417,"date":"2009-11-19T12:42:59","date_gmt":"2009-11-19T12:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/dermoscopy\/modelli-di-dermatoscopio\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:39:27","slug":"modelli-di-dermatoscopio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/dermoscopy\/modelli-di-dermatoscopio\/","title":{"rendered":"Dermatoscope models"},"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\">Handheld instruments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-2\">Digital systems and documentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-3\">What it means for the patient<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-4\">Instrument archive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section id=\"guide-section-1\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Handheld instruments<\/h2>\n<p>These allow a clinician to examine a lesion directly. Features depend on the model, including lighting, polarisation, skin contact and camera connectivity. The device does not independently interpret what it shows.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-2\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Digital systems and documentation<\/h2>\n<p>Digital systems can capture and store images for comparison over time. Whole-body photographs and dermoscopic images have complementary roles. System selection depends on the clinical workflow and follow-up plan.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-3\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>What it means for the patient<\/h2>\n<p>An advanced device alone does not guarantee a diagnosis. Ask who interprets the images, how results will be communicated and how photographs are stored. Do not use accessories or software as substitutes for a medical examination.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-4\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Instrument archive<\/h2>\n<p>The photographs below come from earlier versions of the site and may show discontinued models. Historical specifications, compatibility claims, prices and promotional statements are not presented as current information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"im26-dg-gallery\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-videocap.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: Videocap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-videocap.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: Videocap\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: Videocap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-heine.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: Heine\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-heine.jpg\" width=\"528\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: Heine\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: Heine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-fotofinder.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: FotoFinder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-fotofinder.jpg\" width=\"230\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: FotoFinder\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: FotoFinder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-dermalite.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: DermLite\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-dermalite.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: DermLite\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: DermLite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-db-dermo-mips.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: DB-Dermo Mips\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/dermatoscopio-db-dermo-mips.jpg\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: DB-Dermo Mips\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: DB-Dermo Mips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/handyscope_shoulder-300x199.jpg\" aria-label=\"Instrument archive: Handyscope\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/handyscope_shoulder-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Instrument archive: Handyscope\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Instrument archive: Handyscope<\/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\/\">Melanoma diagnosis<\/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<\/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>An overview of dermatoscope types and the site\u2019s photographic archive. 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