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Our in vivo products open a “window into the skin” without injuring it. VivaScope technology is used to perform an optical biopsy. Changes in the individual skin layers are thus detected without surgical intervention and a reliable diagnosis can be made even during the examination. Unnecessary biopsies, which are usually painful and unpleasant can be avoided with this procedure.

The all rounder

Our VivaScope can be used in a variety of areas, from early skin cancer detection to wound healing assessment. In the following, we give you a small insight into how our VivaScope is used.

Skin cancer

Sunbeams and sunburns – these are the main causes of skin cancer. However, if detected at an early stage, skin cancer is highly curable

With the VivaScope product range, dermatologists can quickly, directly and easily determine if and which form of skin cancer is present. A diagnosis can even be made during the examination without injuring the skin.

The often painful procedure of taking a biopsy may not be necessary. The diagnosis is usually available directly after the examination and the uncertainty while waiting for the results of the biopsy can be avoided.

Allergy

Distinguishing between the two forms of allergy is crucial in clinical practice. Conventional allergy tests are typically time-consuming and associated with considerable effort.

The VivaScope product range allows doctors to study the skin changes caused by an allergy. A diagnosis can even be made within 24 hours.

In addition to the treatment, a follow-up check of the examined skin region can also be carried out.

Diabetes mellitus

With the VivaScope devices, the density of pressure receptors can be quantified quickly and painlessly in living tissue. The therapy is so much easier.

In addition, confocal laser scanning microscopy enables the assessment of wound healing, including microorganisms in the tissue. Therapy success can be followed completely.

Diabetics may suffer from a lack of fluids in the body due to the high blood sugar levels. This is why their skin dries out, which can lead to severe itching. Inflammations and infections are thus favored. Examining with a VivaScope device gives accurate information about the extent and depth of the lesions.

Burns

A quick and accurate diagnosis, on which immediate follow-up treatment depends, is therefore very important for burns.

The previously used gaze diagnosis by an experienced plastic surgeon is estimated to be about 50 percent accurate.

The use of the VivaScope device enables the qualitative and quantitative differentiation of superficial second-degree burns against severe wounds that are at the third-degree boundary and require immediate treatment.

The procedure is painless and fast and the therapy can be immediately followed by the examination.

Optical Biopsy

Window into the skin

The examination gives an “optical insight into the skin” without injuring it. With confocal laser scanning microscopy, the skin layers can be depicted with their respective cell structures, therefore allowing for a very reliable diagnosis of the examined skin region even during the examination.

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Confocal laser scanning microscopy creates the possibility for dermatologists to determine quickly if and what type of skin cancer is present in a patient. The removal of tissue for diagnosis (the so-called biopsy), often accompanied by pain, is therefore no longer needed most of the time and the patient is typically not required to wait longer for their results.

With the VivaScope technology, your dermatologist uses a modern and particularly painless examination method for various diseases and types of skin damage.

A window is attached to the skin ...

… light enters the skin layers …

… precise images showing the cellular structure after few minutes.

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“Confocal Microscopy nowadays represents a routine at University-Policlinico of Modena for the early diagnosis of melanoma and management of moles. It’s efficacy enabled to improve early detection of skin cancer and to avoid a huge number of unnecessary excisions. When I started in 2003 I didn’t expect how this technology could be able to set such high diagnostic standards.”

Prof. Giovanni Pellacani

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Chairman of the Department of Dermatology University of Rome.

FAQ

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This FAQ section is intended to help you quickly and conveniently clear up any basic uncertainties. Hopefully your question mark will soon turn into an exclamation mark. If your question has not been answered, please feel free to contact us directly.

How does the confocal laser scanning microscope of VivaScope work?

After applying the tissue cap to the skin, a laser beam hits the affected region before it is reflected again. The special arrangement of the laser beam and sensor allows for high-resolution images that depict the cellular structure of the skin.
In contrast to existing methods, VivaScope products do not require any contrast agents and thus enable painless and fast image generation.

Is an examination with a confocal laser scanning microscope associated with pain or discomfort?

No, unlike the current procedure of taking a biopsy of the conspicuous skin region, VivaScope products do not damage your skin.
The procedure is completely painless and does not cause any discomfort.

What are the advantages of this method of examination?

The biggest advantages for you are a completely pain-free examination and the possibility of a quick diagnosis. There is no need to resign yourself to discomfort during or after the examination.

VivaScope products use a laser. Is this associated with adverse side effects?

No, the gentle examination method used by VivaScope products does not cause any negative side effects. Even highly sensitive skin regions can thus be assessed without any problems as is the case in acute contact allergies.

What are the applications?

In medicine, confocal laser scanning microscopy is primarily used in the fields of preventive examination, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Other uses include, for example, wound and scar treatment as well as cosmetic research.
Confocal laser scanning microscopy opens up new fields of application due to its gentle and fast methodology.

Do doctors need specific training in the use of confocal laser scanning microscopes?

During the installation of the products, dermatologists are instructed in detail regarding the operation of the confocal laser scanning microscopes.
In addition, various clinics in several European countries offer qualified further education and training for physicians. There is also comprehensive material available for self-study.

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