title: In vivo confocal microscopy in dermatology: from research to clinical application.
abstract: Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) represents an emerging technique for the noninvasive histomorphological analysis of skin in vivo and has shown its applicability for dermatological research as well as its value as an adjunct tool in the clinical management of skin cancer patients. Herein, we aim to give an overview on the current clinical indications for CLSM in dermatology and also highlight the diverse applications of CLSM in dermatological research.
authors: Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Charitéplatz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany. martina.ulrich@charite.de
authors: Martina
authors: M
authors: Ulrich
authors: Susanne
authors: S
authors: Lange-Asschenfeldt
mesh_terms: D000826:Animal Testing Alternatives; D000818:Animals; D001913:Bowen's Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000494:pharmacology; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D055623:Keratosis, Actinic / Q000175:diagnosis; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D008548:Melanosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D018613:Microscopy, Confocal / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D055620:Optical Phenomena; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013653:Tattooing; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics