Morphology: the mother of all biomarkers.

The article emphasizes the importance of clinical morphology, or the visual recognition of skin diseases, as a biomarker in dermatology. It argues that morphology is essential because it is inexpensive, fast, and fosters important qualities in physicians such as imagination and creativity. The article also discusses the historical development of morphology-based classification and the potential benefits of incorporating art into medical education to enhance visual literacy skills. It cautions against neglecting clinical morphology in favor of machine learning and AI, as these technologies rely on human input and data. The authors advocate for the preservation and advancement of clinical morphology alongside biological and digital biomarkers in dermatology. [Extracted from the article]