The Validation of New Photographic Technology for Assessing Skin Lesions

Validation of New Photographic Technology for Assessing Skin Lesions

The purpose of this study is to determine the validity of a new photographic technology in a dermatologic setting. The digital picture uses high levels of resolution to look at skin biopsy lesions. These photos will be compared to current standard-of-care with hematoxylin and eosin histologic analysis by board-certified dermatologists.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients ages 18 and older.
• Able to comprehend procedures, risks, and informed consent.
• Have a skin lesion the practitioner believes, and subject agrees, should be biopsied.
• Lesion on a non-revealing part of the body (none on areas that would be recognizable, nor on groin nor breasts).
• Willingness of subject to share the results of the biopsy pathology.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lesion on a revealing part of body.
• Unable to understand the procedures, informed consent.