Development of a safe ultraviolet camera system to enhance awareness by showing effects of UV radiation and UV protection of the skin (Conference Presentation)

Rudolf M. Verdaasdonk; Rosaline Wedzinga; Bibi van Montfrans; Mirte Stok; John Klaessens; Albert van der Veen

doi:10.1117/12.2213483

27 April 2016 Development of a safe ultraviolet camera system to enhance awareness by showing effects of UV radiation and UV protection of the skin (Conference Presentation)

Rudolf M. Verdaasdonk, Rosaline Wedzinga, Bibi van Montfrans, Mirte Stok, John Klaessens, Albert van der Veen

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Proceedings Volume 9698, Advanced Biomedical and Clinical Diagnostic and Surgical Guidance Systems XIV; 96980L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213483
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

The significant increase of skin cancer occurring in the western world is attributed to longer sun expose during leisure time. For prevention, people should become aware of the risks of UV light exposure by showing skin damage and the protective effect of sunscreen with an UV camera. An UV awareness imaging system optimized for 365 nm (UV-A) was develop using consumer components being interactive, safe and mobile. A Sony NEX5t camera was adapted to full spectral range. In addition, UV transparent lenses and filters were selected based on spectral characteristics measured (Schott S8612 and Hoya U‐340 filters) to obtain the highest contrast for e.g. melanin spots and wrinkles on the skin. For uniform UV illumination, 2 facial tanner units were adapted with UV 365 nm black light fluorescent tubes. Safety of the UV illumination was determined relative to the sun and with absolute irradiance measurements at the working distance. A maximum exposure time over 15 minutes was calculate according the international safety standards. The UV camera was successfully demonstrated during the Dutch National Skin Cancer day and was well received by dermatologists and participating public. Especially, the 'black paint' effect putting sun screen on the face was dramatic and contributed to the awareness of regions on the face what are likely to be missed applying sunscreen. The UV imaging system shows to be promising for diagnostics and clinical studies in dermatology and potentially in other areas (dentistry and ophthalmology)

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Rudolf M. Verdaasdonk, Rosaline Wedzinga, Bibi van Montfrans, Mirte Stok, John Klaessens, and Albert van der Veen "Development of a safe ultraviolet camera system to enhance awareness by showing effects of UV radiation and UV protection of the skin (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE 9698, Advanced Biomedical and Clinical Diagnostic and Surgical Guidance Systems XIV, 96980L (27 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2213483

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Ultraviolet radiation

Radiation effects

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Skin

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