# The important role of palpation in the examination of solitary skin lesions: mnemonic of three T’s

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a teaching method called the 'three T’s' to improve how students learn to examine skin lesions through palpation.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is a simple, stepwise mnemonic for teaching palpation of skin lesions in dermatology.

## Key findings

- The three T’s method simplifies teaching palpation techniques for solitary skin lesions.
- The method enhances student learning outcomes and communication in dermatology education.

## Abstract

The author describes an easy applicable three-step teaching method to increase learning outcomes in dermatology education and physical examination: the mnemonic of three T’s. It summarizes the three most important aspects of palpation in a methodologically simple to learn and stepwise manner and can be used to systematize teachings, indicating the important role of palpation, and to enhance communication and student motivation.