Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare dermoscopic features between two diagnostic entities.
Melanocytic Nevus



Melanoma



| Feature | MN | SSM | Differentiating? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Network Reticular grid of brown lines | Characteristic | Variable | Diff |
| Atypical Network Irregular, broadened, broken network | Absent | Characteristic | Diff |
| Globules/Dots Round structures of varying sizes | Variable | Variable | |
| Streaks/Pseudopods Radial projections at periphery | Absent | Variable | Diff |
| Blue-White Veil Irregular blue-white structureless area | Absent | Variable | Diff |
| Regression Structures White scar-like or blue-gray peppering | Absent | Variable | Diff |
| Arborizing Vessels Branching tree-like vessels | Absent | Absent | |
| Dotted Vessels Tiny red dots in regular pattern | Variable | Variable | |
| Shiny White Structures Polarization-specific white lines/blotches | Variable | Variable | |
| Milia-like Cysts White/yellow round structures in SK | Absent | Absent | |
| Comedo-like Openings Dark round keratin-filled openings | Absent | Absent | |
| Leaf-like Structures Brown-gray bulbous projections | Absent | Absent | |
| Ulceration Loss of epidermis with crusting | Absent | Variable | Diff |
| Lacunae Red-purple-black round-oval structures | Absent | Absent | |
| Central White Patch Central fibrotic area in DF | Absent | Absent | |
| Parallel Ridge Pattern Pigment along ridges (sulci) | Absent | Absent | |
| Parallel Furrow Pattern Pigment in furrows (benign) | Absent | Absent |