DermLite DL5 Plus dermatoscope
The world's first variable-polarization dermatoscope

DermLite DL5 Plus

Brighter. Smarter. Connected by design.

10xTrue magnification
365 nmUV, 2x brighter
9PigmentBoost® levels
01 Optical Breakthrough

Your plus in
dermoscopy.

By doubling down on UV and leveraging its ever-expanding clinical utility, DL5 Plus continues our drive to create tools that inspire curiosity and enable discovery. Clinicians will notice improved visualization of vascular structures, pigmentation contrasts, and subtle findings.

10xTrue optical magnification
ø32 mm4-element lens system
Discover how DL5 Plus compares to DL5 →
02 Continuous Polarization

One click
visualization.

MultiShot gives you more — capturing polarized and non-polarized images in a single tap. Scroll seamlessly from deep-penetrating cross-polarization to superficial parallel polarization.

✕ Cross ◯ Non-polarized ＝ Parallel
Try the optical simulator →
03 365 nm UV Fluorescence
>2×

UV, now twice
as bright.

More than twice as bright as DL5. Reveals luminescent fluorescence in porokeratosis, fungal infections, trichobacteriosis and basal cell carcinoma globules.

04 Signature Spectrum

Contrast
Plus.

With enhanced PigmentBoost® (9 color temperature levels), optimize contrast for pigmented and vascular lesions alike.

PigmentBoost® Level 1 / 9
05 Engineered in layers

Every layer, engineered.

Premium four-element optics, a continuously variable polarization dial and a removable bayonet glass contact plate — refined materials and smoother button response throughout.

06 Built for daily practice

Your plus for
durability.

Refined materials, smoother button response, improved durability — engineered for daily professional use. A high-capacity battery with USB-C charging and Vacation Mode keeps it ready when you are.

3000mAh Li-ion
USB-C2 m cable included
5 yrDermLite warranty
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DL5 Plus in practice
Cross-Polarized✦Non-Polarized✦Parallel✦ 365 nm UV✦PigmentBoost®✦MultiShot™✦ Bluetooth✦FotoFinder Hub✦
The DL5 Plus ecosystem

Hardware, app & cloud — one workflow.

Your Plus in Dermoscopy - DermLite DL5 Plus
01 Optical Breakthrough

Your plus in dermoscopy

Substantially increased illumination across all modes — and UV fluorescence that is now twice as bright as DL5.

Compare DL5 Plus to DL5 →
The DermLite App Workflow Platform
02 Smart Connectivity

The DermLite App

For the first time, a dedicated DermLite app built around a complete dermoscopy workflow. Control lighting modes wirelessly, organize clinical cases, and compare patient follow-ups.

CAPTURE COMPARE FOLLOW-UP
Workflow Plus - DermLite DL5 Plus with Hub Cloud
03 Cloud Intelligence

Workflow Plus

Monitor lesions, organize findings, compare follow-ups and manage patients. With your personal Hub cloud by FotoFinder, your imaging data is available exactly where and when you need it.

Clarity. Confidence. Action. FotoFinder AI
04 Diagnostic Support

Clarity. Confidence. Action.

Thoughtful AI support designed by FotoFinder to help you reflect on your findings, gain clarity, and make decisions with greater confidence.*

FotoFinder AI may be used for research purposes only and is not intended for clinical diagnostics or decision-making in patient care.
Universal Smartphone Compatible MCC Adapter
05 Universal Optics

Smartphone compatible

Works with virtually any smartphone via the included MagnetiConnect (MCC) universal adapter. Attach your iPhone or Android phone to capture ultra-high-resolution clinical photos.

MultiShot™
Continuous Polarization

See every optical depth.

Visualize skin structures at every optical depth with unparalleled clarity and zero reflection distortion — polarized and non-polarized images captured in a single tap.

Try Polarization Simulator ↓
Built to last
Built for Daily Practice

Balanced for one hand.

Ergonomically balanced for one-handed operation and extended comfort. A high-capacity lithium-ion battery with USB-C charging and Vacation Mode ensures the device is always ready when you are.

Interactive Clinical Experience

DermLite DL5 Plus Optical Simulator

Switch between DL5 Plus's illumination modalities to experience how optical depths, UV fluorescence, and PigmentBoost® reveal critical lesion morphology.

Dermoscopic Lesion Visualization
10 mm RETICLE
DL5 Plus LED Indicator Bar

Select Illumination Mode

PigmentBoost® Spectrum Control Level 5 of 9
Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence (UVFD)
Now twice as bright as DL5. Reveals luminescent fluorescence in porokeratosis, fungal infections, Trichobacteriosis, and basal cell carcinoma globules.
Comprehensive Engineering

Features & Benefits

Engineered from surgical grade alloys and world-class optics for daily professional excellence.

OPTICS

  • ø32 mm premium four-element lens system with exceptional clarity up-close and at distance
  • True 10x magnification — resolves even finer micro-structures
  • Works with virtually any smartphone via included MCC universal adapter

POLARIZATION

  • Toggle between DermLite-quality polarized and non-polarized illumination
  • Scroll continuously from deep cross-polarization to extremely superficial parallel polarization
  • Enhanced brightness across all modes for improved vascular visualization

ILLUMINATION

  • Substantially brighter white LEDs with signature DermLite spectrum
  • 365 nm UV mode — more than twice as bright as DL5
  • PigmentBoost® mode with 9 adjustable color temperature levels
  • Torch mode: ultrabright LED for distant illumination
  • 9 levels of brightness control in all modes

SMART CONNECTIVITY

  • Control lighting modes from your phone via the dedicated DermLite App
  • Automated MultiShot (multiple lighting modes captured with a single tap)
  • AI risk scoring powered by FotoFinder (MDR-compliant where available)

DESIGN

  • Removable glass contact plate with 10 mm reticle (bayonet style)
  • Includes IceCap disposable caps to help reduce cross-contamination
  • Includes magnetically attached 100 mm stainless steel ruler
  • Works with virtually any smartphone via included MCC adapter
  • Compatible with small-area contact plate (sold separately)

POWER

  • 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery
  • Four-level charge indicator; device sleeps after 3 minutes of inactivity
  • USB-C charging with included 2m USB-C cable
  • Vacation Mode reduces battery drain during extended downtime
Everything you need, nothing you don't.

DL5 Plus includes:

  • ✓ Handheld dermatoscope with 10x magnification, variable polarization, white/PigmentBoost/UV LEDs for dermoscopy, torch LED
  • ✓2 m USB-C to USB-C cable
  • ✓Eyepiece
  • ✓Magnetically attached stainless steel ruler
  • ✓Leather belt pouch
  • ✓Plastic belt holster
  • ✓Universal smartphone connector MCC
  • ✓IceCap® 5-piece sample supply
  • ✓Microfiber cleaning cloth
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Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Mass182 × 58 × 36 mm, 285 g
Lens Systemø32 mm high-grade 4-element optical glass
MagnificationTrue 10x optical magnification
PolarizationCross-polarized, Non-polarized, Parallel-polarized continuous scroll
Illumination ModesWhite LEDs, 365 nm UV (double brightness), PigmentBoost® (9 color temps), Ultrabright Torch LED
Brightness Steps9 levels of brightness control in all modes
Battery3000 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging PortUSB Type-C (5V)
Reticle10 mm scale with 1 mm markings (bayonet glass plate)
Warranty5-Year 3Gen DermLite Limited Warranty
DL5 vs DL5 Plus

What the Plus adds.

Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
DermLite DL5
DermLite DL5 Plus
Feature / Diagnostic Modality DermLite DL5 DermLite DL5 Plus PLUS
IlluminationOverall brightness output across modalities High-quality standard brightness Significantly brighter LEDs in all modes
★ Enhanced Brightness
UV Fluorescence Dermoscopy365 nm Wood's light equivalent Available More than 2x brighter
✦ >200% UV Radiance
PigmentBoost®Enhanced pigmented lesion visualization Yes, via 9 color temperature levels Same (9 adjustable color temperature levels)
Gold Standard Baseline
OpticsAperture & optical glass magnification 32 mm, true 10x Same (32 mm, true 10x 4-element lens)
Gold Standard Baseline
PolarizationContinuously variable dial control Variable (cross / non / parallel) Same (cross / non-polarized / parallel continuous)
Gold Standard Baseline
Battery Life & EnergyInternal rechargeable lithium-ion capacity >5h life on medium brightness Same plus improved energy management (Vacation Mode)
★ Vacation Mode
Smartphone CompatibilityAttach it to any iPhone or Android phone Yes, via included adapter Yes, via included MagnetiConnect (MCC) adapter
Universal Compatibility
DermLite App CompatibilityPatient case files and image organization Yes Yes (Native iOS & Android support)
Fully Supported
AI Decision Support*Through the DermLite app powered by FotoFinder Yes Yes (Integrated FotoFinder AI score*)
Fully Supported
App-ControlledDirect device manipulation from mobile interface No Yes — direct control of device functions via Bluetooth
★ Bluetooth Native
Workflow IntegrationFollow-up, compare, mark dermoscopy on clinical images App-supported workflow possible Fully integrated app workflow with direct device interaction
★ Seamless Interaction
MultiShot™Capture polarized, non-polarized, UV with one tap No Yes — automated MultiShot single-tap sequence
★ MultiShot Automated
FotoFinder AI may be used for research purposes only and is not intended for clinical diagnostics or decision-making in patient care.
Expand Your Workflow

Compatible Accessories

Genuine DermLite accessories and disposable infection control consumables engineered specifically for DL5 & DL5 Plus.

IceCap for DL5, 25-pack

IceCap for DL5, 25-pack

Universal Infection Control
DL5 Small Contact Plate

DL5 Small Contact Plate

Interdigital & Difficult Areas
DL5 Contact Plate - grid

DL5 Contact Plate - grid

10 mm Measurement Reticle
USB-A to USB-C cable, 2m

USB-A to USB-C cable, 2m

Fast High-Current Charging
Evidence-Based Medicine

UV Dermoscopy Papers

Peer-reviewed scientific literature exploring the clinical utility of ultraviolet-induced fluorescence dermoscopy.

UVFD Study

Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermatoscopy (UVFD) features in Porokeratosis: Findings from a Multicenter Retrospective Study

Agüero R, Marie-Chantal Caussade, Francisca Donoso, et al. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2026;16(1):6054.

doi: 10.5826/dpc.1601a6054 ↗
Systematic Review

Applications of Ultraviolet and Sub-ultraviolet Dermatoscopy in Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Dermatoses: A Systematic Review

Pietkiewicz P, Navarrete-Dechent C, Togawa Y, Szlęzak P, Salwowska N, Marghoob AA, Leszczyńska-Pietkiewicz A, Errichetti E. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2024 Feb;14(2):361-390.

doi: 10.1007/s13555-024-01104-4 ↗
Clinical Study

Differentiating Fordyce Spots from Their Common Simulators Using Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermatoscopy

Retrospective Comparative Dermoscopic Analysis in Cutaneous Manifestations.

View on PubMed ↗
Infectious Dermoscopy

Scabies Mite is Bright Green Under UV Dermatoscopy & Trichobacteriosis Concretions

Ultraviolet reflectance dermatoscopy reveals luminescent concretions and rapid parasitic confirmation in office settings.

Clinical Case Series ↗
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