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ArticleJMIR dermatology2025

Utilizing the VISIA Camera for Analyzing 5-Fluorouracil Treatment Efficacy for Actinic Keratosis.

Emily Woolhiser, Leena Jamal, Jessica Kirk, Bertha Baum, Robert Dellavalle

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Article in JMIR dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Emily WoolhiserCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University, 1750 Independence Avenue, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States, 1 9548494466.ORCID 0009-0000-2631-5551
Leena JamalCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States.ORCID 0009-0006-2034-5323
Jessica KirkCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University, Parker, CO, United States.ORCID 0000-0003-4250-4816
Bertha BaumAventura Dermatology, Aventura, FL, United States.ORCID 0000-0002-0125-5094
Robert DellavalleDepartment of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID 0000-0001-8132-088X

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Abstract

Unlabelled: The VISIA camera is a device that captures images of the skin, offering a detailed look at skin health by detecting changes that are often missed during physical exams and by the naked eye. It can help identify changes in UV damage, pigmentation, texture, fine lines, and redness. In dermatology, it has become a useful tool to build targeted treatment plans and follow patient progress over time. We present a case of a male patient diagnosed with diffuse scalp actinic keratoses who was treated with topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). VISIA images were taken before treatment, at one week, and again three months following therapy. The images were reviewed for changes in UV spots, texture, and other generalized spots. Results revealed a decrease in UV spots, a temporary improvement in texture followed by a later rise, and no significant change in generalized spots. This case highlights the value of VISIA imaging as an objective method for assessing treatment response and evaluating the effectiveness of 5-FU in the management of actinic keratoses.

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Antimetabolites, AntineoplasticFluorouracilKeratosis, ActinicPhotographyHumansMaleTreatment OutcomeAntimetabolites, AntineoplasticFluorouracil5-fluorouracilactinic keratosiscase reportdermatologistdermatologykeratinkeratosismedical devicemedical equipmentskinskin conditiontreatment efficacyVISIA camera

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