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Skin Erythema Assessment by an RGB Imaging Device: a Clinical Study

Janis KisisJanis SpigulisInga SakniteAleksejs Zavorins

subject

Skin erythemamedicine.medical_specialtyintegumentary systemErythemabusiness.industrymedicine.diseaseDermatologyClinical studyOpticsRosaceaVisual assessmentRGB color modelMedicinemedicine.symptomskin and connective tissue diseasesbusiness

description

In this study, skin erythema assessment of 90 rosacea patients was estimated by a simple, low-cost RGB imaging device. A new erythema index assessment algorithm is proposed and clinically validated. Comparison with dermatologist’s visual assessment shows high correlation.

https://doi.org/10.1364/fio.2015.jtu4a.16