Advancing dermatological diagnosis: Development of a hyperspectral
  dermatoscope for enhanced skin imaging
Martin J. Hetz Carina Nogueira Garcia Sarah Haggenmüller Titus J. Brinker
Clinical dermatology necessitates precision and innovation for efficient
diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. This paper introduces the
development of a cutting-edge hyperspectral dermatoscope (the Hyperscope)
tailored for human skin analysis. We detail the requirements to such a device
and the design considerations, from optical configurations to sensor selection,
necessary to capture a wide spectral range with high fidelity. Preliminary
results from 15 individuals and 160 recorded skin images demonstrate the
potential of the Hyperscope in identifying and characterizing various skin
conditions, offering a promising avenue for non-invasive skin evaluation and a
platform for future research in dermatology-related hyperspectral imaging.