Skinly: A novel handheld IoT device for validating biophysical skin characteristics.
artificial intelligence
field test
internet of things
machine learning
mobile application
non-invasive measurement
skin physiological properties
Journal
Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)
ISSN: 1600-0846
Titre abrégé: Skin Res Technol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9504453
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
Historique:
received:
22
02
2024
accepted:
26
02
2024
medline:
29
2
2024
pubmed:
29
2
2024
entrez:
29
2
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have revolutionized dermatological diagnostics. These technologies, particularly machine learning (ML), including deep learning (DL), have shown accuracy equivalent or even superior to human experts in diagnosing skin conditions like melanoma. With the integration of ML, including DL, the development of at home skin analysis devices has become feasible. To this end, we introduced the Skinly system, a handheld device capable of evaluating various personal skin characteristics noninvasively. Equipped with a moisture sensor and a multi-light-source camera, Skinly can assess age-related skin parameters and specific skin properties. Utilizing state-of-the-art DL, Skinly processed vast amounts of images efficiently. The Skinly system's efficacy was validated both in the lab and at home, comparing its results to established "gold standard" methods. Our findings revealed that the Skinly device can accurately measure age-associated parameters, that is, facial age, skin evenness, and wrinkles. Furthermore, Skinly produced data consistent with established devices for parameters like glossiness, skin tone, redness, and porphyrin levels. A separate study was conducted to evaluate the effects of two moisturizing formulations on skin hydration in laboratory studies with standard instrumentation and at home with Skinly. Thanks to its capability for multi-parameter measurements, the Skinly device, combined with its smartphone application, holds the potential to replace more expensive, time-consuming diagnostic tools. Collectively, the Skinly device opens new avenues in dermatological research, offering a reliable, versatile tool for comprehensive skin analysis.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have revolutionized dermatological diagnostics. These technologies, particularly machine learning (ML), including deep learning (DL), have shown accuracy equivalent or even superior to human experts in diagnosing skin conditions like melanoma. With the integration of ML, including DL, the development of at home skin analysis devices has become feasible. To this end, we introduced the Skinly system, a handheld device capable of evaluating various personal skin characteristics noninvasively.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
METHODS
Equipped with a moisture sensor and a multi-light-source camera, Skinly can assess age-related skin parameters and specific skin properties. Utilizing state-of-the-art DL, Skinly processed vast amounts of images efficiently. The Skinly system's efficacy was validated both in the lab and at home, comparing its results to established "gold standard" methods.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Our findings revealed that the Skinly device can accurately measure age-associated parameters, that is, facial age, skin evenness, and wrinkles. Furthermore, Skinly produced data consistent with established devices for parameters like glossiness, skin tone, redness, and porphyrin levels. A separate study was conducted to evaluate the effects of two moisturizing formulations on skin hydration in laboratory studies with standard instrumentation and at home with Skinly.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Thanks to its capability for multi-parameter measurements, the Skinly device, combined with its smartphone application, holds the potential to replace more expensive, time-consuming diagnostic tools. Collectively, the Skinly device opens new avenues in dermatological research, offering a reliable, versatile tool for comprehensive skin analysis.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
e13613Informations de copyright
© 2024 Beiersdorf AG. Skin Research and Technology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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