Polarization Spectral Imaging System for Quantitative Evaluation of Port Wine Stain Blanching Following Laser Treatment

Byung-Jo Jung

Abstract

Objective methods to assess quantitatively port wine stain (PWS) blanching in response to laser therapy are needed to improve laser therapeutic outcome. Previous studies have attempted to assess objectively PWS color based on point measurement devices. To date, these approaches have typically been limited by a number of factors such as small test area and need for contact. To address these issues, a polarization spectral imaging system and an image analysis method have been developed to evaluate quantitatively erythema and melanin content distribution in skin. The developed polarization spectral imaging system minimizes artifacts such as glaring, shadowing, and non-uniform illumination that interfere with image fidelity. Furthermore, the image analysis method has been employed to get images of skin melanin and erythema indices from the acquired color images for quantitative analysis. Finally, using PWS patient color image, the effectiveness in laser treatment of PWS was evaluated by calculating relative erythema index image that is the relative erythema index of PWS region to the normal region. The developed device and analysis method appears to be a simple and effective method for quantitative analysis of PWS blanching.

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2002 (6)

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[Crossref]

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[Crossref]

H. Takiwaki, Y. Miyaoka, H. Kohno, S. Arase, "Graphic analysis of the relationship between skin colour change and variations in the amounts of melanin and hemoglobin," Skin Res. Technol., vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 78-83, 2002
[Crossref]

M. Seraro, A. Sparavigna, "Quantification of erythema using digital camera and computer-based image analysis: a multicentre study," Skin Res. Technol., vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 84-88, 2002
[Crossref]

K. Miyamoto, H. Takiwaki, G. G. Hillebrand, S. Arase, "Utilization of a high-resolution digital imaging system for the objective and quantitative assessment of hyperpigmented spots on the face," Skin Res. Technol., vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 73-77, 2002
[Crossref]

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[Crossref]

2001 (5)

A. O. Barel, P. Clarys, K. Alewaeters, C. Duez, J. L. Hubinon, M. Mommaerts, "The Visi-Chroma VC-100: a new imaging colorimeter for dermatocosmetic research," Skin Res. Technol., vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 24-31, 2001
[Crossref]

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[Crossref]

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[Crossref]

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[Crossref]

2000 (3)

S. Michel, M. Landthaler, U. Hohenleutner, "Recurrence of port-wine stains after treatment with the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser," Brit. J. Dermatol., vol. 143, no. 6, pp. 1230-1234, 2000
[Crossref]

M. D. Shriver, E. Parra, "Comparison of narrow-band reflectance spectroscopy and tristimulus colorimetry of measurements of skin and hair color in persons of different biological ancestry," Am. J. Phys. Anthropol., vol. 112, no. 1, pp. 17-27, 2000
[Crossref]

P. Clarys, K. Alewaeters, R. Lambrecht, A. O. Barel, "Skin color measurements: comparison between three instruments: the Chromameter, the DermaSpectrometer and the Mexameter," Skin Res. Technol., vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 230-238, 2000
[Crossref]

1999 (1)

K. T. Le, J. Shahidullah, I. J. Frienden, "Review of modern techniques in detecting port-wine stain response to laser therapy," Dermatol. Surg., vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 127-132, 1999
[Crossref]

1998 (1)

M. Haederdsal, H. Efsen, M. Gniadecka, H. Fogh, J. Keiding, H.C. Wulf, "Changes in skin redness, pig-mentation, echostructure, thickness, and surface contour after 1 pulsed dye laser treatment of port-wine stains in children," Arch. Dermatol., vol. 134, no. 2, pp.175-181, 1998
[Crossref]

1997 (1)

M. J. C. van Gemert, J. S. Nelson, T. E. Milner, D. J. Smithies, W. Verkruysse, J. F. de Boer, G. W. Lucassen, D. M. Goodman, B. S. Tanenbaum, L. T. Norvang, L. O. Svaasand, "Noninvasive determination of port wine stain anatomy and physiology for optimal laser treatment strategies," Phys. Med. Biol., vol. 42, no. 5, pp. 937-950, 1997
[Crossref]

1996 (1)

A. M. Troilius, B. Ljunggren, "Evaluation of port wine stains by Laser Doppler perfusion imaging and reflectance photometry before and after pulsed dye laser treatment," Acta. Derm. Venereol., vol. 76, no. 4, pp. 291-294, 1996

1995 (3)

E. Berardesca, P. Elsner, K-P Wilhelm, H.I. Maibach, Bioengineering of the skin: Methods and Instrumentation (CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1995), pp. 29-40

A. M. Troilius, B. Ljunggren, "Reflectance spectrophotometry in the objective assessment of dye laser-treated port-wine stains," Brit. J. Dermatol., vol. 132, no. 2, pp. 245-250, 1995
[Crossref]

K. Onizuka, K. Tsuneda, Y. Shibata, M. Ito, I. Sekine, "Efficacy of flashlamp-pumped pulse dye laser for port wine stains: clinical assessment and histopathological characteristics," Brit. J. Plast. Surg., vol. 48, no. 5, pp. 271-279, 1995
[Crossref]

1989 (1)

O. T. Tan, K. Sherwood, B. A. Gilchrest, "Treatment of children with port-wine stains using the flashlamppulsed tunable dye laser," New Engl. J. Med., vol. 320, no. 7, pp. 416-421, 1989

1984 (3)

H. Takiwaki, S. Shirai, Y. Kanno, Y. Watanabe, S. Arase, "Quantification of erythema and pigmentation using a videomicroscope and computer," Brit. J. Dermatol., vol. 131, no. 1, pp. 85-92, 1984
[Crossref]

B. L. Diffey, R. J. Oliver, P. M. Farr, "A portable instrument for quantifying erythema induced by ultraviolet radiation," Brit. J. Dermatol., vol. 111, no. 6, pp. 663-672, 1984
[Crossref]

P. M. Farr, B. L. Diffey, "Quantitative studies on cutaneous erythema induced by ultraviolet radiation," Brit. J. Dermatol., vol. 111, no. 6, pp. 673-682, 1984
[Crossref]

1980 (1)

J. B. Dawson, D. J. Barker, D. J. Ellis, "A theoretical and experimental study of light absorption and scattering by in vivo skin," Phys. Med. Biol., vol. 25, no. 4, pp. 695-709, 1980
[Crossref]

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