International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 186 - Number 18 |
Year of Publication: 2024 |
Authors: Nazma Hossen Nishat, Pranta Paul, Farzina Akther, Tahmina Akter, Muhammad Anwarul Azim |
10.5120/ijca2024923577 |
Nazma Hossen Nishat, Pranta Paul, Farzina Akther, Tahmina Akter, Muhammad Anwarul Azim . Skin Lesion Prediction from Dermoscopic Images using Deep Learning. International Journal of Computer Applications. 186, 18 ( Apr 2024), 17-29. DOI=10.5120/ijca2024923577
Skin lesions, which comprise a wide range of irregularities in skin appearance, might serve as precursors of skin cancer due to the complex interaction of hereditary variables and longterm UV ex- posure. Significant advances in dermatology have been made with the use of deep learning models, notably convolutional neural net- works (CNNs). These models excel in analyzing dermatoscopic pictures, allowing for early and accurate identification of a vari- ety of skin problems. In this work, a complete evaluation of deep learning models for predicting skin lesions is conducted, with an emphasis on accuracy. Notable performers include DenseNet169 and ResNet101, both of which achieve an outstanding 91% accu- racy. Furthermore, a hybrid model obtains an accuracy of 89%, in- dicating its capacity to recognize complicated visual patterns. The study investigates model fusion strategies to capitalize on possible synergy in prediction skills, ultimately improving automated der- matological diagnosis systems. Notable models are DenseNet121, ResNet-50V2, and InceptionResNetV2, which contribute consider- ably with accuracies of 91%, 89%, and 85%, respectively, while MobileNetV2 and VGG-16 provide accuracies of 82% and 80%. These advances, taken together, enable the development of strong and accurate diagnostic technologies capable of efficiently expedit- ing skin health interventions.