Clinical value of dermoscopy in psoriasis

Background Dermoscopy is a noninvasive technique that has attracted increasing attention in the field of inflammatory skin diseases (such as psoriasis) in recent years. Objective This study aimed to provide an up‐to‐date overview of the role of dermoscopy in the diagnosis and extra‐diagnosis of psor...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic dermatology 2024-02, Vol.23 (2), p.370-381
Main Authors: Wu, Yifeng, Sun, Liyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood vessels
Dermatitis
dermoscopy
Dermoscopy - methods
Diagnosis, Differential
differentiation
Humans
Nail Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Psoriasis
Psoriasis - diagnostic imaging
Skin diseases
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Summary:Background Dermoscopy is a noninvasive technique that has attracted increasing attention in the field of inflammatory skin diseases (such as psoriasis) in recent years. Objective This study aimed to provide an up‐to‐date overview of the role of dermoscopy in the diagnosis and extra‐diagnosis of psoriasis. Methods This study sought to review the published literature regarding use of dermoscopy in the evaluation of psoriasis. Results The diagnostic value of dermoscopy in psoriasis vulgaris, nail psoriasis, and other types of psoriasis was summarized from the aspects of vascular pattern, scale pattern, and other features. Meanwhile, the application value of dermoscopy in the differential diagnosis, efficacy and severity assessment, prediction and monitoring of psoriasis was discussed. Conclusion Dermoscopy has good clinical value in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of psoriasis and shows great prospects for severity assessment and efficacy prediction monitoring.
ISSN:1473-2130
1473-2165
1473-2165
DOI:10.1111/jocd.15926