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01-02-2020 | Melanoma | Review Article

Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology—Where We Are and the Way to the Future: A Review

Authors: Daniel T. Hogarty, John C. Su, Kevin Phan, Mohamed Attia, Mohammed Hossny, Saeid Nahavandi, Patricia Lenane, Fergal J. Moloney, Anousha Yazdabadi

Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology | Issue 1/2020

Abstract

Although artificial intelligence has been available for some time, it has garnered significant interest recently and has been popularized by major companies with its applications in image identification, speech recognition and problem solving. Artificial intelligence is now being increasingly studied for its potential uses in medicine. A sound understanding of the concepts of this emerging field is essential for the dermatologist as dermatology has abundant medical data and images that can be used to train artificial intelligence for patient care. There are already a number of artificial intelligence studies focusing on skin disorders such as skin cancer, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and onychomycosis. This article aims to present a basic introduction to the concepts of artificial intelligence as well as present an overview of the current research into artificial intelligence in dermatology, examining both its current applications and its future potential.

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Title: Artificial Intelligence in Dermatology—Where We Are and the Way to the Future: A Review
Authors: Daniel T. Hogarty
John C. Su
Kevin Phan
Mohamed Attia
Mohammed Hossny
Saeid Nahavandi
Patricia Lenane
Fergal J. Moloney
Anousha Yazdabadi
Publication date: 01-02-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Melanoma
Melanoma
Artificial Intelligence
Atopic Dermatitis
Vulgar Psoriasis
Onychomycosis
Published in: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology / Issue 1/2020
Print ISSN: 1175-0561
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1888
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40257-019-00462-6

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