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Selected Papers from the 3rd International Conference Biophotonics-Riga

A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2021) | Viewed by 12595

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Prof. Dr. Janis Spigulis

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Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy and Physics Department, University of Latvia, Raina Blvd. 19, LV-1586 Riga, Latvia
Interests: skin optics; spectral, autofluorescence and photoplethysmography imaging for clinical diagnostics and monitoring of skin condition
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Dear Colleagues,

The 3rd International Conference “Biophotonics—Riga” to be held in Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is the biggest biophotonics event in the Baltic region, gathering the field experts from more than 10 European countries. Authors of selected high-quality papers from the conference will be invited to submit extended versions of their original papers (50% extensions of contents of the conference paper) and contributions under the following conference topics: (i) biomedical tissue imaging, (ii) optical clinical diagnostics and monitoring, and (iii) skin optics and spectroscopy. Advances in these fields have increasing importance in public healthcare involving optical noninvasive technologies and improving quality of life. Papers related to the conference theme are solicited, including theories, methodologies, and emerging applications. Contributions to theory and practice, including but not limited to the abovementioned areas, are invited. In addition to the BPR papers, other independent submissions are also welcome. The subject of these contributions should be in the same research topics.

Prof. Dr. Janis Spigulis
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Keywords

  • Advanced tissue imaging
  • Optical diagnostics and monitoring for healthcare
  • Skin optics and spectroscopy

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Communication
Evaluation of Erythema Severity in Dermatoscopic Images of Canine Skin: Erythema Index Assessment and Image Sampling Reliability
by Blaž Cugmas, Daira Viškere, Eva Štruc and Thierry Olivry
Sensors 2021, 21(4), 1285; https://doi.org/10.3390/s21041285 - 11 Feb 2021
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The regular monitoring of erythema, one of the most important skin lesions in atopic (allergic) dogs, is essential for successful anti-allergic therapy. The smartphone-based dermatoscopy enables a convenient way to acquire quality images of erythematous skin. However, the image sampling to evaluate erythema [...] Read more.
The regular monitoring of erythema, one of the most important skin lesions in atopic (allergic) dogs, is essential for successful anti-allergic therapy. The smartphone-based dermatoscopy enables a convenient way to acquire quality images of erythematous skin. However, the image sampling to evaluate erythema severity is still done manually, introducing result variability. In this study, we investigated the correlation between the most popular erythema indices (EIs) and dermatologists’ erythema perception, and we measured intra- and inter-rater variability of the currently-used manual image-sampling methods (ISMs). We showed that the EIBRG, based on all three RGB (red, green, and blue) channels, performed the best with an average Spearman coefficient of 0.75 and a typical absolute disagreement of less than 14% with the erythema assessed by clinicians. On the other hand, two image-sampling methods, based on either selecting specific pixels or small skin areas, performed similarly well. They achieved high intra- and inter-rater reliability with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Krippendorff’s alpha well above 0.90. These results indicated that smartphone-based dermatoscopy could be a convenient and precise way to evaluate skin erythema severity. However, better outlined, or even automated ISMs, are likely to improve the intra- and inter-rater reliability in severe erythematous cases. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Selected Papers from the 3rd International Conference Biophotonics-Riga)
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Remote Photoplethysmography for Evaluation of Cutaneous Sensory Nerve Fiber Function
by Zbignevs Marcinkevics, Alise Aglinska, Uldis Rubins and Andris Grabovskis
Sensors 2021, 21(4), 1272; https://doi.org/10.3390/s21041272 - 11 Feb 2021
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About 2% of the world’s population suffers from small nerve fiber dysfunction, neuropathy, which can result in severe pain. This condition is caused by damage to the small nerve fibers and its assessment is challenging, due to the lack of simple and objective [...] Read more.
About 2% of the world’s population suffers from small nerve fiber dysfunction, neuropathy, which can result in severe pain. This condition is caused by damage to the small nerve fibers and its assessment is challenging, due to the lack of simple and objective diagnostic techniques. The present study aimed to develop a contactless photoplethysmography system using simple instrumentation, for objective and non-invasive assessment of small cutaneous sensory nerve fiber function. The approach is based on the use of contactless photoplethysmography for the characterization of skin flowmotions and topical heating evoked vasomotor responses. The feasibility of the technique was evaluated on volunteers (n = 14) using skin topical anesthesia, which is able to produce temporary alterations of cutaneous nerve fibers function. In the treated skin region in comparison to intact skin: neurogenic and endothelial component of flowmotions decreased by ~61% and 41%, the local heating evoked flare area decreased by ~44%, vasomotor response trend peak and nadir were substantially reduced. The results indicate for the potential of the remote photoplethysmography in the assessment of the cutaneous nerve fiber function. It is believed that in the future this technique could be used in the clinics as an affordable alternative to laser Doppler imaging technique. Full article
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Visualization of Keratin with Diffuse Reflectance and Autofluorescence Imaging and Nonlinear Optical Microscopy in a Rare Keratinopathic Ichthyosis
by Pálma Anker, Luca Fésűs, Norbert Kiss, Judit Noll, Krisztina Becker, Enikő Kuroli, Balázs Mayer, Szabolcs Bozsányi, Kende Lőrincz, Ilze Lihacova, Alexey Lihachev, Marta Lange, Norbert Wikonkál and Márta Medvecz
Sensors 2021, 21(4), 1105; https://doi.org/10.3390/s21041105 - 05 Feb 2021
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Keratins are one of the main fluorophores of the skin. Keratinization disorders can lead to alterations in the optical properties of the skin. We set out to investigate a rare form of keratinopathic ichthyosis caused by KRT1 mutation with two different optical imaging [...] Read more.
Keratins are one of the main fluorophores of the skin. Keratinization disorders can lead to alterations in the optical properties of the skin. We set out to investigate a rare form of keratinopathic ichthyosis caused by KRT1 mutation with two different optical imaging methods. We used a newly developed light emitting diode (LED) based device to analyze autofluorescence signal at 405 nm excitation and diffuse reflectance at 526 nm in vivo. Mean autofluorescence intensity of the hyperkeratotic palmar skin was markedly higher in comparison to the healthy control (162.35 vs. 51.14). To further assess the skin status, we examined samples from affected skin areas ex vivo by nonlinear optical microscopy. Two-photon excited fluorescence and second-harmonic generation can visualize epidermal keratin and dermal collagen, respectively. We were able to visualize the structure of the epidermis and other skin changes caused by abnormal keratin formation. Taken together, we were able to show that such imaging modalities are useful for the diagnosis and follow-up of keratinopathic diseases. Full article
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Noninvasive Monitoring of Dynamical Processes in Bruised Human Skin Using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy and Pulsed Photothermal Radiometry
by Ana Marin, Nina Verdel, Matija Milanič and Boris Majaron
Sensors 2021, 21(1), 302; https://doi.org/10.3390/s21010302 - 05 Jan 2021
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We have augmented a recently introduced method for noninvasive analysis of skin structure and composition and applied it to monitoring of dynamical processes in traumatic bruises. The approach combines diffuse reflectance spectroscopy in visible spectral range and pulsed photothermal radiometry. Data from both [...] Read more.
We have augmented a recently introduced method for noninvasive analysis of skin structure and composition and applied it to monitoring of dynamical processes in traumatic bruises. The approach combines diffuse reflectance spectroscopy in visible spectral range and pulsed photothermal radiometry. Data from both techniques are analyzed simultaneously using a numerical model of light and heat transport in a four-layer model of human skin. Compared to the earlier presented approach, the newly introduced elements include two additional chromophores (β-carotene and bilirubin), individually adjusted thickness of the papillary dermal layer, and analysis of the bruised site using baseline values assessed from intact skin in its vicinity. Analyses of traumatic bruises in three volunteers over a period of 16 days clearly indicate a gradual, yet substantial increase of the dermal blood content and reduction of its oxygenation level in the first days after injury. This is followed by the emergence of bilirubin and relaxation of all model parameters towards the values characteristic for healthy skin approximately two weeks after the injury. The assessed parameter values and time dependences are consistent with existing literature. Thus, the presented methodology offers a viable approach for objective characterization of the bruise healing process. Full article
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