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)
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The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of a novel three-dimensional imaging technique using Artec MHT™ 3D Scanner for measuring the wound surface area. ⋯ Three-dimensional imaging using the Artec MHT™ 3D Scanner is a valid and reliable method for measuring the wound surface area.
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Comparative Study
Three-dimensional imaging for volume measurement of hypertrophic and keloid scars, reliability of a previously validated simplified technique in clinical setting.
Evidence behind many of the current treatments in hypertrophic and keloid scars remains limited. Current objective methods to assess efficacy and provide follow-up can be complex and are not easily applied in clinical setting. The aim of this study was to assess reliability of a recently validated simplified technique for volume measurement in clinical practice. ⋯ Objective evaluation of scar volume using the simplified three-dimensional measurement technique may complement subjective scoring and improve the ability to quantitatively compare the response to therapeutic methods.
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The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of Raman spectroscopy as a screening technique for chemical characterisation of tattoo pigments in pathologic reacting tattoos and tattoo ink stock products to depict unsafe pigments and metabolites of pigments. ⋯ This study, although on a small-scale, demonstrated Raman spectroscopy to be feasible for chemical analysis of red pigments in allergic reactions. Raman spectroscopy has a major potential for fingerprint screening of problematic tattoo pigments in situ in skin, ex vivo in skin biopsies and in tattoo ink stock products, thus, to eliminate unsafe ink products from markets.