Mueller matrix polarimetry for in vivo scar tissue diagnostics

Lennart Jütte; Bernhard Roth

doi:10.1117/12.2646229

15 March 2023 Mueller matrix polarimetry for in vivo scar tissue diagnostics

Lennart Jütte, Bernhard Roth

Proceedings Volume 12382, Polarized Light and Optical Angular Momentum for Biomedical Diagnostics 2023; 1238202 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646229
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2023, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Scars usually do not show strong contrast under standard skin examination by using dermoscopes. We show that Mueller matrix polarimetry can provide strong contrast for in vivo scar imaging. Scars usually develop after skin injury when the body repairs the damaged tissue. They are causing multiple distresses such as movement restrictions, pain, itchiness, and the psychological impact of the associated cosmetic disfigurement. Scar treatment has significant economic impact as well. Mueller matrix polarimetry with integrated autofocus and automatic data registration can potentially improve the scar assessment by the dermatologists and help to objectify the evaluation of the treatment outcome.

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Lennart Jütte and Bernhard Roth "Mueller matrix polarimetry for in vivo scar tissue diagnostics", Proc. SPIE 12382, Polarized Light and Optical Angular Momentum for Biomedical Diagnostics 2023, 1238202 (15 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646229

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