TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Preface
A1  - Johr, Robert H.
A1  - Stolz, Wilhelm
A1  - Ida, James A.
PY  - 2020
T2  - Dermoscopy Criteria Review
AB  - The  term  dermoscopy  derives  from  two  basic  Greek  words:  dermà,  meaning  “skin,”  and  skopéō,  meaning  “to  look  or  see.”  As  you  are  likely  already  aware,  however,  the  science  and  practice  of  dermoscopy  involve  so  much  more  than  simply  “looking  at  skin.”  Indeed  dermoscopy,  which  is  also  called  dermatoscopy,  has  evolved  a  sort  of  language  all  its  own.  As  you  will  soon  learn  in  the  coming  chapters,  there  is  a  wealth  of  terms,  each  important  to  the  practice  of  dermoscopy,  with  their  own  specific  meanings  and  even  subtle  connotations  depending  on  a  given  lesion.  As  with  any  language,  a  fluent  understanding  of  the  meaning  of  these  terms  is  essential  to  becoming  a  proper  speaker.  To  this  end,  Chapter  1,  “Dermoscopy  from  A  to  Z,”  will  be  your  starting  point  for  a  comprehensive  overview  of  the  basic  terminology  and  concepts  of  dermoscopy.  For  example,  it  is  here  where  you  will  be  introduced  to  the  essential  principles  of  pattern  analysis  and  the  “two-step  algorithm.”  This  will  serve  as  your  basic  approach  when  analyzing  a  lesion,  such  as  differentiating  melanocytic  from  nonmelanocytic.  Next,  and  arguably  the  most  critical  part  of  the  book,  is  Chapter  2,  “Comprehensive  Dermoscopy  Criteria  Review.”  In  this  chapter,  representative  images  and  detailed  explanations  will  guide  you  as  you  learn  the  language  of  dermoscopy.  Although  the  task  may  be  initially  daunting,  through  study,  practice,  and  dedication  you  will  overcome  a  steep  learning  curve  to  master  the  techniques  and  language  of  dermoscopy.  
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PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1169781140
ER  -