Health Tech Alert: Technology to discover and treat Skin Diseases

Technology is constantly evolving and the changes it presents to every sector are immense.

Technology is constantly evolving, and the changes it presents to every sector are immense.

Dermatology, like all other fields of medicine, has undergone and continues to experience significant technological, medical, and procedural changes. Most of this transition, according to practitioners and other skin care specialists, can be attributed to fundamental advancements in medicine. People will now get treatment from numerous skin conditions such as acne and scarring, thanks to today's revolutionary advances in skin care. A breakthrough is also taking place in the treatment of aged skin.

Vitamins and minerals are now used directly on the skin by many dermatologists. Laser treatments have also appeared to be very successful. The introductions of more sophisticated imaging technologies, telecommunication systems, and information transfer techniques have drastically altered how dermatologists analyze their patients. They can now use software specifically designed for this sector to conduct an assessment, create a diagnosis, and formulate a course of treatment.

Here are some of the most important ways many experts have used technology in their work.

Artificial Intelligence

Deep learning algorithms are particularly efficient in identifying specific images, so they will most likely have a future in medical specialties that work with image analysis, such as radiology and dermatology. For instance, IBM has agreed to allow dermatologists to use the results of Watson, IBM's deep learning platform, to diagnose melanoma and other types of skin cancer quicker, more accurately, and ideally without the need for numerous colonoscopies.

Light Therapies

Over the last few years, light therapies have become increasingly successful. Light technology has come a long way in seeking to treat many skin disorders, from tattoo removal to phototherapy for acne. Dermatologists can use this form of light therapy to help recover and even out pigmentation in areas affected.

Telemedicine

Telehealth solutions arose spontaneously in dermatology, as it is easy to diagnose whether you have a skin problem, and smartphones combined with super-fast internet connections make it simple to transfer pictures or videos anywhere. Teledermatology services are becoming increasingly popular.

Technology's Role in Skin Cancer

Nanotechnology Will Help You Fight Cancer

Nanotechnology has worked successfully in cancer treatment, with nanoparticles gradually appearing in anti-aging items and UV-light-absorbing moisturizers. When exposed to a particular wavelength of light, the nanoshells warm up and actively kill cancer cells.

Teledermatology

According to DermEngine, "The advent of new telecommunication technologies opens doors for accessing more patients than would ever be traditionally possible. In fact, a growing number of medical professionals are offering teledermatology services to reduce patient waiting times to as little as 9 days. Building on this concept, teledermoscopy services (telemedicine in the area of dermoscopy) have been shown to improve teledermatology diagnostic accuracy by around 15%. Streamlined accessibility to consultation services combined with enhanced connectivity for exchanging high-quality imaging data result in better and faster diagnostic processes with higher chances of skin cancer early detection.

3D Printing for Organ Shortages

Electronic Health Reporter mentioned that in a recent article published in Advanced Materials, a team revealed how a low-cost 3D printer was altered to allow it to adjust small movements of the body during the process of printing. This tech worked by placing temporary markers on the skin, scanning it, and then using the built-in vision to adjust the body movements. What makes 3D printing special to dermatologists is how it uses a special form of ink made of silver flakes that can set at room temperature and safe for topical use, whereas a standard 3D printer requires high temperatures at 100C, which could burn the skin immediately.