Section 07 of 09
Common pitfalls when assessing normal
Even with a growing foundation in normal appearances, there are common traps that catch beginners and experienced clinicians alike. Each one stems from the same root: applying too narrow a baseline.
Explore each pitfall below — and pay attention to the correction. That is what you want to remember.
Pitfall
Normal skin is not perfectly homogeneous. Subtle variation in pigmentation, vessel density, and pattern is expected and healthy.
Instead
Look for organised variation versus disorganised variation. Normal varies gradually — concerning findings often show abrupt transitions.