fluorescein dermoscopy

Fluorescein dermoscopy is a diagnostic technique that uses a special dye called fluorescein, which is injected into or applied to the skin, to highlight skin structures and blood vessels under a special light. When illuminated with blue light, the dye fluoresces, making details of skin lesions more visible. This helps doctors distinguish between benign (harmless) and malignant (cancerous) skin conditions by revealing patterns and features not visible with standard examination, enabling more accurate and early diagnosis of skin issues such as melanoma or other skin cancers.