In the field of dermatology, doctors rely on a range of specialised diagnostic tools in order to ensure accurate and effective diagnosis. Dermatology microscopes, which utilise high-resolution imaging capabilities to magnify fine structures on the surface of the skin, enable doctors to see skin lesions more clearly. Wood’s lamps, also known as filtered ultraviolet lamps, allow doctors to observe a fluorescent reaction on the surface of the skin to determine fungal infections. Dermatology magnifying lens, also known as dermatoscopes, is a simple but effective diagnostic tool. Doctors can observe the pattern of skin lesions directly with their eyes through the window of the dermatoscope, or they can connect their mobile phones to save the images.

Definition, Uses and Types of Dermatological Microscopes

Dermatology microscope is a diagnostic tool specially designed for observing and analysing the fine structure and pathological changes of the skin, and is commonly used for skin testing. The common ones are digital microscope and confocal microscope.

Digital microscope combines the observation advantages of optical microscope with the convenience of digital imaging, and converts the observed images directly into digital signals. It is used to store, transmit and remotely consult dermatopathological images, supporting instant transmission and post-processing analysis of images. However, the cost of the equipment is high and the skill requirements for operators are relatively high.

Confocal microscope is a device capable of acquiring three-dimensional images of skin tissue using high-resolution imaging technology. It is used to observe the fine structure and pathological changes of skin tissue, such as cell morphology and blood vessel distribution. And it can provide deep information of skin tissue, which helps early detection and diagnosis of skin diseases. However, its imaging area is limited and the penetration depth of skin tissue is somewhat restricted.

In recent years, the field of dermatological microscopy has made significant progress with the continuous development of photon and imaging technologies. Among them, multiphoton microscopy (MPM), as an emerging imaging technology, has shown a broad application prospect in dermatological research.MPM has subcellular resolution and is suitable for imaging animal models and human structures with the advantages of low phototoxicity and high resolution, which is particularly suitable for the observation of living tissues such as skin.

The Use of Wood’s Lamps in Dermatology

Wood’s lamp is a widely used examination tool in dermatology. It uses ultraviolet light to irradiate the skin and emits fluorescence of different colours according to the difference in the absorption of specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light by skin lesions, thus helping doctors to observe and judge the type and severity of skin diseases. IBOOLO DE-315 has two different wavelengths, 365 nm and 405 nm, which can satisfy the needs of observation of different skin lesions.

Wood’s lamp is commonly used for the examination of pigment-altering diseases, such as vitiligo and chloasma. Under Wood’s lamp, the white areas of vitiligo will show blue-white fluorescence, while melasma will show blue-black patch form.

The Wood’s lamp examination should be performed in a dark room completely protected from light to avoid outside light interfering with the results. Before the examination, the patient should keep the skin clean and avoid applying any make-up, moisturiser or medication to the affected area. The doctor will place the Wood’s lamp at a distance of 10-30 cm from the skin, aim it at the skin area to be examined, observe and record the results. During the examination, patients should avoid looking directly at the light source to avoid eye damage.

Wood’s lamp examination is a non-invasive, painless and radiation-free examination method that does not cause any harm to the patient. However, the results of Wood’s lamp examination need to be interpreted and judged by an experienced doctor, and the results are subjective.

Types and Applications of Dermatologist Microscope

The common types of magnifiers used in dermatology are hand-held magnifiers and dermatoscopes. The IBOOLO DE-4100 Pro dermatoscope features a variety of light modes – unpolarised light, polarised light, amber light and UV light – for viewing all types of skin lesions. Polarised light clearly shows the dermal structure of the skin, helping doctors to observe details that are not visible to the naked eye. Polarised light is the most commonly used light mode by doctors, so the DE-4100 PRO has a new UV light mode compared to the DE-4100, which is mainly used for observing the fluorescence reaction of fungal infected skin lesions.

The IBOOLO dermatoscope series is divided into the pocket dermatoscope series and the handheld dermatoscope series, and dermatologists can choose different series according to their needs. DE-400 is suitable for beginning practitioners and feature a polarisation mode that allows observation with a mobile phone attached. DE-4100 are suitable for professional dermatologists, with higher magnification and more light modes.

The Importance of Dermatology Magnifying Lens, Woods Lamp Dermatology and Dermatologist Microscope

Dermatological microscopes, Wood’s lamps and dermatological magnifiers play a crucial role in dermatological diagnostics, and IBOOLO already has dermatoscopes as well as Wood’s lamps in its range, and a new range of electron microscopes is in the pipeline and will be available soon. In the new year 2025, IBOOLO will continue to innovate and surpass itself for the benefit of all users.

With the development of science and technology, dermatology diagnosis will rely more and more on advanced technical means, especially the application of artificial intelligence and big data will provide powerful support for clinical diagnosis of dermatology. the microscope IBOOLO will soon be on the market will also try to access the ai interface, through the image recognition, deep learning and other technologies, the AI automatically analyses the image data of dermatological diseases, and provides auxiliary diagnostic advice for doctors.