Dermatoscopy
A method for diagnosing skin neoplasms (moles, age spots, and others) using a dermatoscope, which enlarges the image of the skin and allows you to study the structure of neoplasms in detail.
Dermatoscopy allows the doctor to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms, assessing their structure, color, boundaries and other characteristics.
Benefits
High diagnostic accuracy
Dermatoscopy allows you to examine and evaluate the structure of skin growths in detail.
Painlessness
The procedure does not cause pain and discomfort.
Without preparation
Dermatoscopy does not require special training, which facilitates the examination process.
Regular monitoring
The ability to regularly monitor the condition of the skin allows you to detect changes in a timely manner.
Preparation for dermatoscopy
No special training is required for dermatoscopy. It is recommended to refrain from applying creams, lotions and other cosmetics to the skin before the procedure.
Dermatoscopy procedure
The doctor applies a special gel to the skin to improve the contact of the dermatoscope with the skin. A dermatoscope equipped with a magnifying lens and a light source allows the doctor to examine in detail the structure of a skin neoplasm. The procedure takes from a few minutes to half an hour.
Recommendations after the procedure dermatoscopy
After a dermatoscopy, the patient can immediately return to normal business. The doctor can give recommendations for further monitoring or treatment of the detected neoplasms.
Specialists
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Indications
The presence of a large number of moles and age spots
For people with multiple skin growths.
Changing the appearance of moles
When changing the size, color, shape or structure of moles and age spots.
The presence of a hereditary predisposition to skin cancer
Family history of skin cancer.
Preventive examination
For early detection of malignant neoplasms, especially in people at high risk due to frequent exposure to the sun or fair skin.
Expected effect
Early diagnosis of skin cancer
Dermatoscopy allows you to identify malignant neoplasms in the early stages.
Accurate assessment of the condition of skin tumors
It helps to determine which moles and age spots require observation or removal.
Monitoring of changes in moles
Allows you to track potentially dangerous changes in the structure and appearance of moles.
Non-invasiveness
The study does not require surgical intervention, does not cause pain and discomfort.
How to reach
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
From the metro station "Tsvetnoy Bulvar"
1 exit to the city, then left to the Garden Ring, at the crossing to the right, crossing the boulevard, one more crossing and at the traffic light to the left. The Olymp Clinic building is located overlooking the Garden Ring to the right of the crossing. Travel time is approximately 9 minutes. Landmark - sign Olymp Clini
From the metro station "Sukharevskaya"
Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
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Exit 3 from the metro and 640 meters straight ahead, the clinic will be on the right. Landmark - sign Olymp Clinic
From Sokol metro station
The last car from the center: follow the signs for Exit 5. From the glass doors to the right and go to the end of the passage. Exit to the city by the steps to the left. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn right (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.
Travel time
10-12 minutes
From the Airport metro station
The first car from the center: follow the Exit 2-3 signs. Turn left out of the glass doors and walk to the end of the passage. After exiting the crossing to the street, go straight along Leningradsky Prospekt to the intersection with Chapaevsky Lane. Next, turn left (onto Chapaevsky Lane) and walk to the Triumph Palace residential complex. Entrance to the territory: through checkpoint No. 1, opposite the Vkusville store, you will need to present your passport. After passing through the checkpoint, go up the stairs to the fountain, opposite it you will see our clinic.
Travel time
12-15 minutes
How to get
Entry to the territory is prohibited, but there are free city parking lots around the Triumph Palace residential complex, where you can easily find a place for your car. Free parking area:
