What is mole mapping and dermoscopy?
With a medical camera, your dermatologist takes whole body photographs to document moles (mole mapping) and high-resolution, microscopic photos of your at-risk moles (digital dermoscopy). The mole images can be measured, analyzed, and stored in a digital database. During follow-up exams, your mole images can be taken again and digitally compared with photos from your initial baseline visit to immediately find new or changed moles on your body. Detecting these slight changes can help to detect possible skin cancer at an early stage.
