Rosacea Support Community

by **David Pascoe** on Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:26 am

Apparently this device can measure melanin and hemoglobin in the skin, and this could help monitor conditions like rosacea. I guess if there is flushing involved, and in Ireland there are plenty of red flushed faces, then this could be interesting.

http://www.greenbang.com/fresh-from-ire ... 12218.html

3D imaging of skin and measurement of skin damage: This imaging device which can be used in cosmetic medicine provides a 3D computer-generated image of a patient’s skin with accompanying data analysis. These images are analysed using specialised software to accurately measure a range of parameters such as skin roughness, wrinkle depth and length and size and depth of abrasions prior to any potential surgery. In addition, the device can also map the amount of melanin and haemoglobin in the skin which could be used to quantify skin damage or used to monitor other skin conditions such as acne or rosacea. The researchers who developed the device have recently spun out a company, Miravex, and are now looking for investment to support the business.