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Artificial intelligence in dermatology: advancements and challenges in skin of color
Fliorent, Rebecca Fardman, Brian Podwojniak, Alicia Javaid, Kiran Tan, Isabella J. Ghani, Hira Truong, Thu M. Rao, Babar Heath, Candrice
Fliorent, Rebecca
Fardman, Brian
Podwojniak, Alicia
Javaid, Kiran
Tan, Isabella J.
Ghani, Hira
Truong, Thu M.
Rao, Babar
Heath, Candrice
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2024-03-06
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Dermatology
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.17076
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Artificial intelligence (AI) uses algorithms and large language models in computers to simulate human-like problem-solving and decision-making. AI programs have recently acquired widespread popularity in the field of dermatology through the application of online tools in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions. A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar analyzing recent literature (from the last 10 years through October 2023) to evaluate current AI programs in use for dermatologic purposes, identifying challenges in this technology when applied to skin of color (SOC), and proposing future steps to enhance the role of AI in dermatologic practice. Challenges surrounding AI and its application to SOC stem from the underrepresentation of SOC in datasets and issues with image quality and standardization. With these existing issues, current AI programs inevitably do worse at identifying lesions in SOC. Additionally, only 30% of the programs identified in this review had data reported on their use in dermatology, specifically in SOC. Significant development of these applications is required for the accurate depiction of darker skin tone images in datasets. More research is warranted in the future to better understand the efficacy of AI in aiding diagnosis and treatment options for SOC patients.
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Fliorent, R., Fardman, B., Podwojniak, A., Javaid, K., Tan, I.J., Ghani, H., Truong, T.M., Rao, B. and Heath, C. (2024), Artificial intelligence in dermatology: advancements and challenges in skin of color. Int J Dermatol, 63: 455-461. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.17076
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International Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 63, Iss. 4
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