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Confocal Microscopy

Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a non-invasive test that gives specialists a detailed view of skin cells, helping with diagnosis, treatment decisions, and monitoring.

Overview

Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM), also called confocal microscopy, is a non-invasive imaging test that lets your skin specialist see your skin cells in very fine detail.

It looks at the top two layers of the skin to check for abnormal or cancerous cells. RCM can help:

  • Diagnose harmless (non-cancerous) skin spots

  • Decide which spots may need a biopsy

  • Guide treatment for melanoma

  • Monitor how well treatment is working

RCM is different from other skin imaging methods, such as dermoscopy (which uses a light and 10x magnification during a skin check). RCM is a more advanced test that shows much higher magnification, right down to individual skin cells.

Key information

Find experts in confocal microscopy at The Skin Hospital

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