Changing paradigms in dermatology: new ways to examine the skin using noninvasive imaging methods.
Detailed visualization of the skin in the practice of dermatology is key to a comprehensive examination and accurate diagnosis. Advancements in digital dermoscopy, microscopy, imaging and photography have formed an impressive arsenal with which dermatologists can offer state-of-the-art patient care while streamlining their clinical practice and improving their academic and research capacities. Many types of advanced imaging are used in the biologic sciences at the bench; however, our paper reviews the clinical, noninvasive in vivo human applications of these emerging technologies. Our experiences with these instruments reinforce such reviews.
Abramovits
William
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Department of Dermatology and Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75230, USA. research@texasderm.com
Stevenson
Lisa C
LC
D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology*