Gamification of dermatoscopy education using a smartphone mobile platform: A pilot study.

Background: Dermatoscopy is a noninvasive method of examining skin lesions under high magnification, gradually replacing the need for invasive biopsies. Training is required to gain clinical competency. Gamification employs game-like elements to enhance education engagement and is an engaging means of delivering medical education.

Evaluating and comparing the clinical characteristics between adult-onset and childhood-onset atopic dermatitis in an Asian clinical cohort.

Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory skin conditions. We aimed to describe the clinical features of adult-onset and childhood-onset AD in a multi-ethnic Asian population.

Methods: A retrospective study was performed of 188 patients with AD managed at a tertiary skin institution in Singapore.