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ArticleSkin 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)2024

Quantitative skin surface hydration measurement by visible optical image processing: A pilot study.

Yue Wu, Jianghong Ran, Toshiyuki Tanaka, Qi Liu

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Article in 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), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Artificial Intelligence Based Skin Analysis Models for Predicting Visual Grades and Device Measured Physiological Values From Facial Images.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) · 2026
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  2. Quantitative skin surface hydration measurement by visible optical image processing: A pilot study.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) · 2024
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4 authors.

Yue WuBeijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8805-5388
Jianghong RanBeijing Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Research and Development, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, China.
Toshiyuki TanakaGraduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University, Yokohama, Japan.
Qi LiuBeijing EWISH Testing Technology, Co., Ltd.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSkin barrier function is significantly impacted by skin moisture. Most non-invasive evaluation techniques to measure skin surface hydration relying on its electrical properties, which are limited in scope and have unstable operations. Applying image processing for skin hydration assessment is uncommon, with an emphasis on skin-capacitive pictures and near-infrared images in general, which demand a certain spectrum. As a result, there is an increasing need for wide-area skin hydration evaluation and mapping.

objectiveThe study aims to propose a quantitative evaluation algorithm for skin surface hydration from visible-light images. MATERIALS AND

methodsThree devices were applied to measure skin hydration: skin image capture device and two recognized commercial skin devices. A digital image processing system creates a new index, called GVR, to symbolize skin surface moisture. The CLAHE algorithm was applied to enhance the contrast of skin image, and after calculating it with the monochrome image, the skin reflectance image was segmented. The GVR was estimated using the values of the individual sites and the entire skin. The correlation coefficient between the three methods was examined using statistical analysis to assess the performance of GVR.

resultsSkin hydration estimated from visible-light images is influenced by the entire facial structure in addition to specific areas. The electrical and visible image evaluations showed a strong association with a significant difference.

conclusionIt was discovered that reflecting measures from visible images provide a quick and efficient way to quantify the moisture of the skin's surface.

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AlgorithmsImage Processing, Computer-AssistedSkinAdultFemaleHumansMaleOptical ImagingPilot ProjectsSkin Physiological PhenomenaYoung Adultbiophysical parameternon‐invasive skin measurementreflectanceskin barrier functionskin optical property

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PMID38863083
PMCPMC11166555

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