Deep Learning in Dermatological Diagnosis

The field of dermatological diagnosis is witnessing significant advancements with the integration of deep learning techniques. Researchers are exploring innovative approaches to address the challenges of skin disease diagnosis, including complex features, image noise, and data imbalance. The development of multimodal frameworks, ensemble models, and adaptive feature fusion mechanisms is improving the accuracy and efficiency of automated skin lesion classification. These advancements have the potential to revolutionize dermatological care by enhancing diagnostic precision, reducing inter-observer variability, and improving patient outcomes. Noteworthy papers include:

  • A study that proposed an improved ResNet-50 model with Adaptive Spatial Feature Fusion, achieving an accuracy of 93.18% on a subset of the ISIC 2020 dataset.
  • A framework that introduced a heterogeneous ensemble of convolutional neural networks and large language model capabilities, generating structured reports with precise lesion characterization and actionable monitoring guidance.

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Exploring the Challenge and Value of Deep Learning in Automated Skin Disease Diagnosis

Multi-Modal Oral Cancer Detection Using Weighted Ensemble Convolutional Neural Networks

Skin Lesion Classification Based on ResNet-50 Enhanced With Adaptive Spatial Feature Fusion

Ensemble Deep Learning and LLM-Assisted Reporting for Automated Skin Lesion Diagnosis

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