Not All Polarised-light Dermatoscopes May Display Diagnostically Critical Polarising-specific Features

Whilst we all know the importance of polarised light in dermoscopy when diagnosing melanomas, findings shown in a paper by Whybrew et al shows that not all polarised light will show the same characteristics.

We asked Dr Christian Aldridge for his take on the findings:

Not all polarisation devices are created equally! The paper by Whybrew et al. illustrates the importance and significance of indubitable polarisation. Shiny white lines/structures can be critical in the diagnosis of Melanoma. The DermLite DL4 is clearly shown to demonstrate this important feature of Melanoma. Of greater relevance is the fact that many ‘screening’ and Teledermoscopy services rely on a single, polarised image for analysis. Having a Dermatoscope that can confidently highlight those shiny white lines and structures is fundamental to the safe analysis of pigmented lesions. You must make sure to choose your Dermatoscopic weapon wisely! 

You can read the full paper here.

February 16, 2024 — Katie Gardner

Professor Christian Aldridge Joins the Schuco Team as a Medical Advisor

Professor Christian Aldridge with a DermLite DL5 Dermatoscope

Prof. Christian Aldridge has recently joined the Schuco family as a Medical Advisor in Leavesden. With his extensive dermatology knowledge, he will support us in many ways moving forward, such as bridging the gap between clinical and sales/marketing. He will also be providing support for clinical questions and training.

November 28, 2023 — Samson Mwita
BAD 2023

BAD 2023 Highlights

 

 

We successfully partnered with the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) for their annual meeting in Liverpool on June 26th. The event was attended by medically trained healthcare professionals and BAD members, who were given an overview of our latest products and a glimpse of some of the exciting new ones that are in the pipeline.

November 01, 2023 — Samson Mwita
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BAD2022 Highlights

BAD2022 Highlights

Schuco partnered with BAD for the British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting in Glasgow on Tuesday, July 5th, at the SEC centre, which welcomed Medically Trained HCPs and BAD members. Our new Online Academy has gone live with pre-launch registration, SchucoCare & SchucoCare +, our home skin monitoring device, and the DermLite HÜD 2. Visitors could see and experience the HÜD 2, a home skin monitoring device, along with all our latest scopes and our Horus Advanced skin imaging system.

July 19, 2022 — Samson Mwita
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Educating patients and the importance of dermatoscopes

Skin Cancer Awareness Month focuses on the importance of looking after our skin. We know that it’s not just your job as their practitioner, but it’s about educating patients to help ease the burden on you. Skin is the largest organ in the body, and ensuring patients protect their skin from harmful UV rays and educating them about how to perform routine skin checks has never been more important.
Health care professional looking at a skin mole

World Cancer Day: Closing the Gap in Detection of Melanoma

Learn about World Cancer Day and how easy checking your skin is using the ABCDE rule of Melanoma.
February 04, 2022 — Samson Mwita
Achieve More With The Surtron 120

Achieve More With The Surtron 120

Achieve more with the Surtron 120

The Surtron 120 is a diathermy unit designed for minimally invasive surgical procedures. It offers flexibility with its 5 operation modes:

  • Cut – Produces a pure cut, allowing excisions similar to a scalpel.
  • Blend – Combines the pure cut and coagulation modes into one mode. Ideal for operating in a haemostatic field, significantly improving their field of vision and reducing patient blood loss.
  • Forced Coagulation – Creates resistance in the upper most layer of tissue resulting in superficial coagulation. Enables the removal of surface structures without damaging deeper or peripheral tissues as well as cauterising large surface areas quickly when required.
  • Soft Coagulation – Deeper penetration of coagulation. Bleeding vessels can be sealed without carbonisation using the soft coagulation setting.
  • Bipolar (with adapter) – Cauterise vessels during more complex procedures as well as easily removing raised lesions such as skin tags and warts.
October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath
Introducing Horus - See The Full Picture

Introducing Horus - See The Full Picture

Horus – The new dimension of video diagnostic in dermatology for the early detection of skin cancer

The Horus Systems offer Videodermoscopy and Videocapillaroscopy with integrated total-body mapping and sequential dermoscopy. Utilising the latest innovative technology, Horus delivers the best image quality for clear and accurate clinical diagnosis.

Manufactured in Italy, the Horus systems are transportable, ergonomic, and utilise modern technology such us multi-touch screen monitors to ensure they are easy and efficient to use in clinic.

October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath
Scope Out Your Choices

Scope Out Your Choices

Unlike the traditional dermatoscope with a long handle and bulky design, Dermlite scopes bring in sleek, lightweight, pocket sized models. Every Dermlite dermatoscope includes a magnification lens and LED lighting with most also featuring of polarising filters for glare reduction which eliminate the need for immersion fluids, allowing for a quicker, more convenient examination.

Start taking digital dermoscopic images with your Dermlite dermatoscope by magnetically connecting your phone or tablet to your Dermlite dermatoscope. The Dermlite connections kits leaves all jacks and buttons accessible. The superior scratch and impact protection adds to the reasons why you can keep it attached to your phone or tablet all the time, even when you are not doing dermoscopy.

October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath
Getting Your Patients To Check Their Skin Over The Colder Months...

Getting Your Patients To Check Their Skin Over The Colder Months...

The temperature is dropping – It’s certainly no longer t-shirt and shorts weather! The UK has started layering up as the short, cold, darker days are drawing in. With less sun exposure, it is often this time of year that people begin to ignore and neglect their skin. However, winter can actually be the best time to check it. As we know, skin damage from the summer months doesn’t show up overnight and can sometimes take years to manifest itself. It is important that your patients know that their skin is constantly changing and always vulnerable to dangerous UV rays, even in winter.
October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath
We've Moved!

We've Moved!

Learn about the latest updates in the Schuco story as we relocated to Warner Bros Studios in Leavesden!
October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath
The Schuco Story

The Schuco Story

Schuco is the UK’s leading supplier of dermatology, surgical, and aesthetic products, but what you might not know is how we got here. As a company, Schuco has a long, rich history that we are very proud of. Read on to find out more about the heritage of Schuco and why we’re so proud to be where we are today.
October 12, 2021 — Toby Heath