The three-point checklist of dermoscopy

Criteria	Definition	Score*
Asymmetry	Asymmetry in distribution of dermoscopic color and/or structures in one or two perpendicular axes. The contour or silhouette of the lesion does not factor into whether the lesion is symmetric or not.	1
Atypical pigment network	Pigment network with thick lines and irregular holes.	1
Blue-white structures	Blue-white veil and/or white scar-like depigmentation and/or blue pepper-like granules.	1

* Interpretation: A total score of 2 or 3 points is considered positive, and the skin lesion should be removed or submitted for further evaluation.

Reproduced with permission from: Soyer HP, Argenziano G, Zalaudek I, et al. Three-point checklist of dermoscopy. A new screening method for early detection of melanoma. Dermatology 2004; 208:27. Copyright © 2004 S. Karger AG, Basel. All rights reserved.

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The three-point checklist of dermoscopy