Development of an Imaging System for Use in Diagnosing Dermatologic Diseases.
- Author:
Kwang Ho YOO
1
;
Yu Jin HONG
;
Yun Young LIM
;
Kyeung Eun HAN
;
Kapsok LI
;
Beom Joon KIM
;
Myeung Nam KIM
;
Hyuck Ki HONG
;
Yeon Shik CHOI
;
Young Chang JO
;
Young Min PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. beomjoon@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dermatologic diseases;
Polarization imaging system
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
Ambulatory Care Facilities;
Dermatology;
Female;
Hemangioma;
Humans;
Melanosis;
Nevus, Pigmented;
Prunus;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(3):303-308
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The imaging system that's currently being used in the field of dermatology is based on such instruments as the dermoscope, phototrichograph and camera. In recent years, the use of an image magnification system based on polarization has become popular. OBJECTIVE: In this study, optical quantification was performed based on the multiwavelength imaging analysis of the structures that form dermatologic diseases, and an attempt was made to enhance the image quality by using polarization technology. METHODS: The lesions of three patients who were clinically diagnosed with cherry angioma, melanocytic nevus and inflammatory lesions in acne and freckles were measured at the outpatient clinic of the Department of Dermatology of the authors' hospital. All the patients were female, and their mean age was 29.3 years. RESULTS: The optical characteristics of the patients' various skin lesions, including cherry angioma, melanocytic nevus and inflammatory lesions in acne and freckles, were distinguishable by their wavelength. CONCLUSION: The use of different kinds of information may be helpful for measuring and diagnosing various skin lesions that have not been differentiated with using the previous modalities. Further, if the various environmental factors that may be generated during the measurement process can be controlled, then these study results can be applied to a standard diagnostic modality in the field of dermatology.
