A simple modification to prevent the cross-infection by dermoscopy

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2022 Aug;47(8):1577-1578. doi: 10.1111/ced.15198. Epub 2022 May 10.

Abstract

Because sterilization of imaging probes is commonly impossible, the issue of probe contamination and cross-infection becomes an issue when using dermoscopy in the clinic. We describe a simple modification to reduce cross-infection during dermoscopy.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Dermoscopy* / methods
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms*