Part I - Emerging Imaging Technologies in Dermatology: Basic Principles

Publication date: Available online 4 December 2018

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Author(s): Samantha L. Schneider, Indermeet Kohli, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, M. Laurin Council, Anthony M. Rossi, David M. Ozog

Abstract

Dermatologists rely primarily on clinical examination in combination with histopathology to diagnose conditions; however, clinical examination alone may not be sufficient for accurate diagnosis and skin biopsies have associated morbidity. With continued technological advancement, there are emerging ancillary imaging technologies available to dermatologists to aid in diagnosis and management. This two-part review article will discuss these emerging technologies including: digital photographic imaging, confocal microscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and high frequency ultrasound (HFUS) as well as several additional modalities in development. In this first installment, authors will describe the breadth of technologies available and the science behind them. Then, in the second article, authors will discuss the applications and limitations of these technologies and future directions.

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