DermLite DL5 Plus Dermatoscope — Features, Specs & What's New

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DocStock, Australia's trusted medical equipment specialist, is proud to announce the arrival of the new DermLite DL5 Plus Dermatoscope, now available to healthcare professionals nationwide. As the latest flagship dermatoscope from DermLite, the DL5 Plus builds upon the success of the acclaimed DL5 platform, introducing enhanced illumination, advanced smartphone connectivity, improved UV fluorescence imaging and workflow-enhancing digital integration for modern skin cancer detection and dermatology practice.

Designed for dermatologists, skin cancer physicians, general practitioners, plastic surgeons and specialists involved in skin lesion assessment, the DL5 Plus combines industry-leading optics with innovative imaging technology to provide clinicians with unprecedented visualisation of both pigmented and non-pigmented skin structures.

A New Benchmark in Dermoscopy

The DermLite DL5 Plus represents a significant advancement in handheld dermoscopy, delivering substantially increased brightness across all imaging modes while maintaining the optical excellence that has made DermLite one of the world's most trusted dermatoscopy brands. Most notably, the new model introduces UV fluorescence imaging that is more than twice as bright as the previous DL5, allowing clinicians to better visualise fluorescence patterns, pigmentation changes, vascular structures and subtle skin findings.

The result is improved diagnostic confidence and enhanced visualisation of lesion characteristics that may not be apparent under conventional examination techniques.

Premium Optics for Exceptional Clinical Detail

At the heart of the DL5 Plus is DermLite's renowned 32mm premium lens system, delivering a large field of view and true 10x magnification for outstanding image clarity.

Key optical features include:

• True 10x magnification
• Large 32mm aspheric lens system
• Exceptional image quality at both close and working distances
• Enhanced visualisation of pigmented and vascular structures
• Contact and non-contact examination capability
• Compatibility with virtually any smartphone using the included MagnetiConnect-compatible adapter system

The wider field of view enables clinicians to examine larger lesions while maintaining excellent image resolution and optical performance.

Revolutionary Variable Polarisation Technology

One of the most innovative features of the DL5 Plus is its advanced variable polarisation system.

Rather than simply switching between polarised and non-polarised modes, the DL5 Plus allows clinicians to continuously transition through multiple levels of polarisation, enabling examination of skin structures at varying optical depths.

The system incorporates:

• Cross-polarised mode
• Non-polarised mode
• Parallel-polarised mode
• Continuous variable polarisation adjustment
• PigmentBoost® imaging technology with nine adjustable colour temperature settings

This flexibility provides clinicians with greater control over lesion visualisation and can assist in highlighting structures that may be more apparent under specific lighting conditions.

Advanced UV Dermoscopy and PigmentBoost® Imaging

The DL5 Plus continues DermLite's leadership in ultraviolet dermoscopy by incorporating powerful 365nm UV illumination that is more than twice as bright as the previous generation DL5. This enhanced UV capability expands the clinical utility of fluorescence dermoscopy and supports emerging applications in both neoplastic and non-neoplastic skin conditions.

Combined with DermLite's proprietary PigmentBoost® technology, clinicians can optimise contrast and visualisation for a wide variety of lesion types.

Additional illumination features include:

• Brighter white LED illumination across all modes
• Enhanced UV fluorescence dermoscopy
• PigmentBoost® technology
• Nine levels of brightness adjustment
• High-powered torch mode for larger-area skin screening and difficult-to-access anatomical locations

Connected by Design: The New DermLite App

For the first time, DermLite has introduced seamless wireless integration between the dermatoscope and a dedicated mobile application.

Using Bluetooth connectivity, the DL5 Plus can communicate directly with the new DermLite iPhone application, transforming a clinician's smartphone into a complete dermoscopy workflow platform.

Key digital workflow features include:

• Wireless control of dermatoscope functions
• Automated MultiShot image capture
• Simultaneous acquisition of multiple imaging modes with a single tap
• Lesion monitoring and follow-up comparison
• Clinical image organisation
• Integration with FotoFinder HUB cloud services
• Compatibility with AIMEE AI lesion analysis technology (where available)

This connectivity streamlines documentation workflows while supporting longitudinal lesion monitoring and patient management.

Built for Daily Clinical Practice

The DL5 Plus has been engineered for durability and everyday professional use.

A high-capacity 3000mAh lithium-ion battery provides extended operating time, while USB-C charging ensures convenient power management in busy clinical environments. New Vacation Mode technology further reduces battery drain during extended periods of inactivity, ensuring the device remains ready when needed.

The device also incorporates practical workflow enhancements including:

• Removable glass contact plate with 10mm reticle
• Included IceCap® disposable infection-control caps
• Magnetically attached stainless steel measuring ruler
• Protective leather pouch
• Belt holster
• Universal smartphone adapter
• USB-C charging cable
• Microfibre cleaning cloth

DermLite DL5 vs DL5 Plus: What's the Difference?

The DL5 Plus builds directly on the DL5 platform, which means both share the same 32mm aspheric lens, 10x magnification, PigmentBoost imaging, and contact/non-contact capability. The key additions in the DL5 Plus are:

Bluetooth connectivity, The DL5 Plus introduces wireless pairing with the DermLite App, enabling remote control of lighting modes and MultiShot image capture directly from your iPhone. The DL5 has no Bluetooth.

Brighter UV fluorescence, The DL5 Plus delivers more than double the UV brightness of the DL5, significantly expanding its utility for fluorescence dermoscopy. MultiShot capture, Only available on DL5 Plus via the DermLite App, MultiShot captures polarised, non-polarised and UV images simultaneously with a single shutter press.

If you primarily use your dermatoscope as a standalone optical device without the app, the DL5 remains an exceptional instrument. If you want an integrated digital workflow with app-controlled imaging and AI analysis, the DL5 Plus is the clear choice.

Trusted by Clinicians Worldwide

DermLite has become one of the most recognised names in dermoscopy, with clinicians around the world relying on its devices for skin cancer screening, lesion assessment and dermatological examination. The DL5 platform has earned widespread praise among dermatologists and skin cancer practitioners for its optical quality, advanced imaging modes and smartphone integration capabilities. Community discussions among clinicians frequently identify the DL5 series as one of the leading premium dermatoscopy platforms currently available.

About DermLite

For more than two decades, DermLite has pioneered innovations in handheld dermoscopy, helping clinicians improve the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer and other dermatological conditions. The company's products are used globally across dermatology, skin cancer medicine, general practice and specialist healthcare settings, and are recognised for their exceptional optical quality, innovation and clinical reliability.

About DocStock

Since 2005, DocStock has supplied premium medical equipment to healthcare professionals throughout Australia. With expert product knowledge, local support and fast Australian shipping, DocStock partners with leading global manufacturers to bring innovative diagnostic technologies to Australian clinicians.

The new DermLite DL5 Plus joins DocStock's growing range of advanced skin cancer and dermatology equipment, providing clinicians with access to one of the most sophisticated handheld dermatoscopes available today.

The DermLite DL5 Plus Dermatoscope is available now through DocStock. Contact our team to learn how the latest advances in dermoscopy can enhance your skin cancer detection and dermatology workflows.