See beneath the surface. Diagnose correctly. Treat what's actually there.
Dermoscopy & skin assessment in Guildford
At Verse Medical Aesthetics, we use professional dermoscopy as part of every skin consultation — not just to check moles, but to look beneath the surface of conditions that look identical to the naked eye but respond to completely different treatments.
Rosacea, seborrhoeic dermatitis and contact dermatitis can all present as facial redness. Dermoscopy reveals the vascular patterns and structural features beneath the surface that distinguish them, thereby changing the diagnosis and, consequently, the treatment. As a V300 Independent Nurse Prescriber, once the correct diagnosis is established, I can prescribe appropriate treatment directly.
In practice, dermoscopy has allowed us to identify lesions of concern during routine aesthetic consultations that patients were entirely unaware of, including referring a patient for urgent GP two-week wait dermatology review. This is what clinical aesthetics looks like.
Our Equipment: DermLite DL5
We've invested in the DermLite DL5 because it gives us capabilities that go far beyond a standard skin assessment. This professional-grade dermoscope features:
10× magnification with a 32mm lens — revealing structures deep beneath the skin's surface
Super polarised and variable polarisation — allowing us to switch between cross-polarised, non-polarised, and parallel-polarised views to examine different layers of the skin
25 LEDs, including 16 white, 4 UV (365nm), 4 PigmentBoost, and 1 torch LED
365nm UV light — to assess fluorescence patterns in acne, fungal infections, pigmented and vascular lesions
This means we can examine your skin at a level of detail that most high street clinics simply can't offer.
What Dermoscopy Distinguishes
Seeing beneath the surface changes the diagnosis — and the treatment pathway.
| Condition | What We See Beneath the Surface | Pathway at Verse |
|---|---|---|
| Rosacea — ETRErythematotelangiectatic | Polygonal vessel patterns, background erythema | Prescribe Klira, azelaic acid, vascular treatment |
| Rosacea — PPRPapulopustular | Demodex features, follicular plugging | Prescribe Ivermectin, doxycycline |
| Seborrhoeic dermatitis | Dotted vessels in specific distribution, scale | Prescribe Antifungal — not rosacea treatment |
| Contact dermatitis | Diffuse erythema, spongiosis pattern | Advise Allergen identification and avoidance |
| Pigmentation | Epidermal vs dermal depth — determines treatment response | Treat Depth-matched peel or Klira tretinoin |
| Concerning lesion | Atypical pigment network, irregular features | Refer MapMyMole or GP two-week wait |
Dermoscopy-guided assessment — because accurate diagnosis drives effective treatment
Dermoscopy Pricing
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. All assessments include full documentation.
Important: This is a clinical assessment and referral service — not a diagnostic service. The consultant dermatologist's written report constitutes the formal assessment for mole photography submissions. For urgent lesions we refer directly to your GP for two-week wait review.