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Dermatoscope Feature Filter

Dermatoscope Feature Finder^™

Overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Try selecting (or deselecting) any of the following features to see which model(s) fit your criteria. The results shown in "Matching Dermatoscopes" (below) will include the devices which match all selected criteria.

Price

$425 and below $525–$1050 $1595–$1795

Size/Weight

Ultra-light and compact Very easily carried in shirt or pants pocket. Medium size/weight Can be carried in your pants or lab coat pocket, but would be more comfortable to carry in a belt pouch. Large size/weight Needs belt clip. Would be uncomfortable/awkward to carry only in pocket.

Contact

Contact-optional Polarized lighting allows it to perform dermoscopy without direct contact, but has a glass contact plate which allows contact dermoscopy to be performed (if desired). Contact-required Can only perform contact dermoscopy (by gently pressing the its contact plate against the lesion with or without immersion fluid). IceCap-compatible Option to use disposable snap-on caps for reducing risk of cross-contamination (via direct contact of skin with dermatoscope).

Lens

Small lens (15mm) Medium lens (20–25mm) Large lens (≥30mm) Low Mag / Wide FOV Although 10x magnification is the standard for dermoscopy, lower magnification lenses offer a wider field-of-view which some find helpful for rapid screening and/or marking of surgical margins. 10x Magnification This is the standard for serious dermoscopists. Although lower magnification has some advantages (such as wider field-of-view), some dermoscopic structures/features can only be visualized with higher 10x magnification.

Lighting

Polarized All Dermlite dermatoscopes include polarized lighting at a minimum. Polarized lighting cuts through surface glare, allowing the user to visualize structures and colors within the skin without the use of immersion fluid (via contact dermoscopy). Nonpolarized Although most significant dermoscopic features require "sub-surface" visualization (via polarized lighting), some surface features are better visualized using nonpolarized lighting (e.g., blue-white veil and milia-like cysts). Variable polarization UV Light Enables visualization of fluorescence patterns not visible under traditional white light, including porphyrins, certain cosmetic tattoo pigments, and endogenous metabolic fluorochromes. Useful in evaluating photodamage, pigmentary changes, and infectious processes. PigmentBoost An amber-orange shade which is reminiscent of original incandescent lighting. Some clinicians find it can slightly enhance the contrast between various shades of pigment. Adjustable brightness Torch light Provides users with ancillary lighting for performing non-dermoscopic exams. Although the DL5 is the only model featuring a dedicated torch light, users report the Dermlite GL as providing a similar effect.

Photography

MagnetiConnect-compatible Devices whose eyepiece can magnetically attach to the ring used in MagnetiConnect phone cases and the MagnetiConnect Clamp. Provides a stable, "locked-in-place" connection between the camera's lens and the lens of the dermatoscope. MagnetiConnect-incompatible Cannot be used with MagnetiConnect adapters. Taking photos would involve literally holding the smartphone or camera lens directly up to the dermatoscope lens.

Battery

Disposable battery Requires a new 2CR5 battery to be purchased as needed. Rechargeable battery Battery is recharged using a charging cable - similar to cell phones and other devices. Low battery capacity Sufficient to last throughout a busy clinic schedule, but should be recharged daily. Medium battery capacity Sufficient to last several days (for the average busy clinician) without needing to be recharged. Highest battery capacity Most clinicians report the DL5 provides at least a week of service before needing to be recharged. DL100 and Carbon devices which use the disposable 2CR5 batteries are often reported as lasting "months" before needing replacement. Charging base option All rechargeable Dermlite dermatoscopes currently sold can recharge via direct connection with a charging cable. The DL5 also includes a charging cradle which allows easy recharging by simply leaving the device within the cradle when not in use. DL4 owners may optionally purchase a charging cradle separately if they choose. Charges via standard USB Compatible with the same USB charging cables used for smartphones and other devices.

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