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Pores, Pimples and Pathologies: 3D Capture and Detailing of the Human Skin for 3D Medical Visualisation and Fabrication

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Biomedical Visualisation

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Three-dimensional (3D) scanning of the human skin for 3D medical visualisation and printing does not often produce the desired results due to a number of factors including the specularity of human skin, difficulties in scanning fine structures such as the hair and the capabilities of the scanning technologies utilised. Some additional 3D modelling may be required to make the surfaces more suitable for use in the production of anatomical and medical teaching resources, computerised facial depiction and design of bespoke prostheses. Three-dimensional scanned surfaces can be enhanced through digital sculpting and embossing of high-resolution photographs of the human skin.

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Notes

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    The reflectance value of a surface (Vernon and Peckham 2002).

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    The objective of a computerised facial depiction is to generate a life-like appearance of an individual from their digitised skeletal remains (Claes et al. 2010).

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    Face Lab research group online profile https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/research/centres-and-institutes/institute-of-art-and-technology/expertise/face-lab. Accessed 12/01/2020.

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    Stewart K (2017) Using 3D scanning and printing to help children with ear deformities. Available online: https://www.artec3d.com/cases/prosthetic-3d-printed-ear-implants. Accessed 12/01/2020.

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    Erolin C (2016) Anatomical 3D visualisation: Scanning bones to reconstruct the appearance of people and animals. Available online: https://www.artec3d.com/news/anatomical-3d-visualization-at-university-of-dundee.Accessed 12/01/2020.

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Roughley, M. (2020). Pores, Pimples and Pathologies: 3D Capture and Detailing of the Human Skin for 3D Medical Visualisation and Fabrication. In: Rea, P.M. (eds) Biomedical Visualisation. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1320. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47483-6_8

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