Access Dermatology

Summary

Like in other medical fields, dermatology also strives to be less and less invasive, both in therapy and in diagnosis. The visual background of skin diseases has been the reason why exact imaging and consequent reproduction are very important, for both clinical and forensic reasons. The concept of being able to exactly image and map a certain skin lesion has baffled scientists and artists for decades, if not centuries, and the field has seen a steady progression to the current state of noninvasive diagnostic methods. The author in this review outlines the most efficient methods, describes their principle and mentions possible uses in clinical practice.