Abstract
To the Editor: Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that enables the visualization of microscopic characteristics of the skin in vivo at a level of resolution close to conventional histology. In recent years, the number of publications on the topic has consistently increased 1 Agozzino M. Moscarella E. Babino G. Caccavale S. Piccolo V. Argenziano G. The use of in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy for the diagnosis of melanoma. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2019; 19: 413-421 Crossref PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar ,2 Agozzino M. Gonzalez S. Ardigò M. Reflectance confocal microscopy for inflammatory skin diseases. Actas Dermosifiliogr. 2016; 107: 631-639 Crossref PubMed Scopus (22) Google Scholar along with the number of devices available among specialists. In Italy, 29 devices are distributed among 13 public hospitals (44.8%), 11 universities (38.0%), and 5 private practices (17.2%). The use of consumable plastic windows (1 unit is needed per lesion when imaging with the VivaScope 1500 [Caliber Imaging and Diagnostics, Andover, MA]) was 12.450 units in 2019, corresponding to an average of 429 imaged lesions per device.
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