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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2024

Advancements in acne detection: application of the CenterNet network in smart dermatology.

Daojun Zhang, Huanyu Li, Jiajia Shi, Yue Shen, Ling Zhu, Nianze Chen, Zikun Wei, Junwei Lv, Yu Chen, Fei Hao

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Daojun ZhangThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Huanyu LiShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Jiajia ShiShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Yue ShenSimulation of Complex Systems Lab, Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Ling ZhuShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Nianze ChenShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Zikun WeiShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Junwei LvShanghai Beforteen AI Lab, Shanghai, China.
Yu ChenSimulation of Complex Systems Lab, Department of Human and Engineered Environmental Studies, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Fei HaoThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: Acne detection is critical in dermatology, focusing on quality control of acne imagery, precise segmentation, and grading. Traditional research has been limited, typically concentrating on singular aspects of acne detection. Methods: We propose a multi-task acne detection method, employing a CenterNet-based training paradigm to develop an advanced detection system. This system collects acne images via smartphones and features multi-task capabilities for detecting image quality and identifying various acne types. It differentiates between noninflammatory acne, papules, pustules, nodules, and provides detailed delineation for cysts and post-acne scars. Results: The implementation of this multi-task learning-based framework in clinical diagnostics demonstrated an 83% accuracy in lesion categorization, surpassing ResNet18 models by 12%. Furthermore, it achieved a 76% precision in lesion stratification, outperforming dermatologists by 16%. Discussion: Our framework represents a advancement in acne detection, offering a comprehensive tool for classification, localization, counting, and precise segmentation. It not only enhances the accuracy of remote acne lesion identification by doctors but also clarifies grading logic and criteria, facilitating easier grading judgments.

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acne detectionCenterNet networkdeep learning in healthcaredermatologyimage detectioninterpretability

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