Skin Cancer Detection Using Infrared Thermography: Measurement Setup, Procedure and Equipment

Infrared thermography technology has improved dramatically in recent years and is gaining renewed interest in the medical community for applications in skin tissue identification applications. However, there is still a need for an optimized measurement setup and protocol to obtain the most appropriate images for decision making and further processing. Nowadays, various cooling methods, measurement setups and cameras are used, but a general optimized cooling and measurement protocol has not been defined yet. In this literature review, an overview of different measurement setups, thermal excitation techniques and infrared camera equipment is given. It is possible to improve thermal images of skin lesions by choosing an appropriate cooling method, infrared camera and optimized measurement setup.

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Infrared thermography technology has made significant advancements and is being rediscovered by the medical community for skin tissue identification applications. However, there is a need for an optimized measurement setup and protocol to obtain the most suitable images. This literature review provides an overview of different measurement setups and infrared camera equipment, emphasizing the potential for improving image quality through the selection of appropriate cooling methods and optimized measurement setups.