HD-OCT criteria BCC SCC nevus AK Fibrous Papule Sebacecous hyperplasia
Pleomorphism of the epidermis (+) + - + - -
Grey/dark lobular structure + - (+) - - + (granular)
Peritumoural bright streaks + - - - (+) -
Dark peripheral rimming + - - - - -
Increased vasculature + + - + - (+)
Presence of elongated monomorphic basaloid nuclei  + - - - - -
Destruction of layering + + + + - -
Table 3: HD-OCT criteria in BCC (n=22) and lesions of the differential diagnosis (n=10 fibrous papules, 5 AK, 3 nevi, 2 SCC, 1 sebaceous hyperplasia).