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Segmentation and classification of skin cancer diseases based on deep learning: challenges and future directions


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Dira Khalaf, Abdulrahman and Hamdan, Hazlina and Abdul Halin, Alfian and Manshor, Noridayu (2025) Segmentation and classification of skin cancer diseases based on deep learning: challenges and future directions. IEEE Access, 13 (2025). pp. 90163-90184. ISSN 2169-3536

Abstract

Deep Learning (DL) techniques have significantly improved the diagnostic accuracy in healthcare, particularly for detecting and classifying skin cancer. Such technological advancements will assist healthcare professionals in delivering more accurate, efficient, and timely diagnoses, ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating early detection and treatment. Medical imaging technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are critical for diagnosing dermatological conditions. However, interpreting these images can be challenging due to overlapping structures and varying image quality. This study explores the application of DL in skin cancer diagnosis, focusing on advances in image segmentation and classification. DL-based models are reviewed specifically by convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and evaluations on their effectiveness for skin lesion detection are provided. This study also examines the critical challenges of deploying DL models in clinical practice, covering issues including dataset diversity, model interpretability, and real-world implementation feasibility. It further explores the selection of network architectures and data preprocessing techniques, emphasizing their influence on model performance. In summary, this study identifies research gaps and suggests future directions for enhancing DL models for dermatological applications.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3569170
Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Keywords: Augmentation; Classification; Convolutional neural networks; Deep learning; Detection; Understandable artificial intelligence; Segmentation; Skin cancer.
Depositing User: Scopus
Date Deposited: 07 Aug 2025 06:51
Last Modified: 07 Aug 2025 06:51
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