Study of Wound Healing Process Using Spectral Images

Abstract

This paper presents a noninvasive methodology for the study and control of skin wound healing process. Spectral images were used in order to make quantitative evaluations for the healing process. The measurement was conducted by images analysis of the wounds using two different systems: an acousto-optical processing system and a digital image acquisition system with its respective light source and optical bank. In both cases digital image processing techniques were used. The acousto-optical spectral image processing system allowed making instrumental evaluations of different healing processes. Honey and saline solution were used in a subgroup of the population under study as example of the treatments that can be used to accelerate the restoration of tissue. The methodology described on this paper allowed performing and controlling in an objective, noninvasive way the wound healing processes. Additionally, this methodology can allow quantitative measurements to be used as an accurate proof of new kind of treatments.