In vivo skin imaging and laser therapy observation with ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography

Tai Ang Wang, Yin Shen Cheng, Hsiang Chieh Lee, Chau Yee Ng, Meng Tsan Tsai*

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Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases has always been valued, and the laser therapy is one of the main methods for the treatment of skin diseases. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, label-free, high-resolution and high-speed imaging technique, which is very suitable as a diagnostic tool in dermatology. In this study, we developed an ultrahigh-resolution OCT system (UHR-OCT), with below 2 µm in both axial and lateral resolution in tissue. The system is implemented to observe skin microstructure and layering, and to investigate postoperative follow-up of laser therapy. The results show that the developed UHR-OCT system can clearly distinguish the microstructure and layering of the skin, meaning that the system is well-suitable for skin diagnosis. In addition, we also investigated the photodamage such as LIOB in the tracking of laser treatment, which confirmed the value of UHR-OCT system in dermatology and laser treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptical Coherence Imaging Techniques and Imaging in Scattering Media V
EditorsBenjamin J. Vakoc, Maciej Wojtkowski, Yoshiaki Yasuno
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510664739
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
EventOptical Coherence Imaging Techniques and Imaging in Scattering Media V 2023 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 25 06 202329 06 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume12632
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceOptical Coherence Imaging Techniques and Imaging in Scattering Media V 2023
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period25/06/2329/06/23

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Keywords

  • disease
  • laser treatment
  • skin
  • ultrahigh-resolution optical coherence tomography

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