General Dermatology –Total Body Photography

Dayton Skin is the only practice in the area using a combination of Total Body Photography and Dermoscopy to detect skin cancer earlier for high-risk patients. Total Body Photography involves creating a body map of the whole skin with a High Definition camera. It gives a baseline to work from and allows the ability to review all areas of the skin for any future changes. Body mapping is a great tool for the diagnosis of Melanoma because 70% of Melanomas arise as new moles. Objective measurements include a change in color, size and symmetry. The Total Body Imaging photos are copied to a jump drive for patients to allow for self-checking between full skin exams with the dermatologist.

In addition, Dermoscopic images may also be taken. Using a Dermoscope (a magnification device), a trained physician can see the structures below the skin surface with cross polarized light and 10-times magnification. Taking dermoscopic photos of physician-chosen lesions and monitoring for subtle change over time is the most precise method for making an earlier diagnosis of skin cancer in high-risk patients. Both the images from TBP and Dermoscopy will be kept on file and monitored for changes.

Dayton Skin has the only dermatologists certified in Dermoscopy in the Midwest region. Furthermore, all Medical Assistants and Dermatologists have had intensive training for Total Body Photography ensuring that all patients will receive the highest quality of care.