Researchers from the Silesian Medical University have created an innovative device for imaging skin tumours. The device and method developed by the researchers allows precise and accurate observation of skin changes, including potential signs of malignant melanoma, without the need for invasive examinations, reports the university.
“A clip was designed that contains a light source, which is then placed on the skin in a way that allows imaging of the mole. The measurement of the depth at which the melanin is located – which is of significant diagnostic importance – is done by assessing the amount of light entering the photoelement placed in the clip”, says the co-author of the invention, Prof Slawomir Wilczynski.
The method enables accurate measurements of skin lesions and provides information on their nature and location and is an ideal tool for monitoring nevi. This can help in the early detection and treatment of cancerous lesions and facilitate and accelerate the diagnostic process.
