Evaluating Cutaneous Condition & Health Implications

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One of the techniques used by dermatologists to diagnose melanomas is an imaging modality called Dermoscopy. The skin lesion is inspected using a magnification device and a light source. This technique makes it possible for the dermatologist to observe sub cutaneous structures that would be invisible otherwise. However, the use of Dermoscopy is not straightforward, requiring years of practice. Moreover, the diagnosis is anytime subjective and challenging to reproduce. Therefore, it is necessary to develop automatic methods that will help dermatologists provide more reliable diagnoses.