In this study, we focused on diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, a rapid and noninvasive spectroscopy technique that has considerable potential for medical diagnosis. In order to better understand and analyze the signals induced by this method, we performed a series of in vivo measurements on healthy and diseased skin. Measurement sites on a human hand and feet were chosen. Some preliminary results obtained on these sites show the feasibility of this technique in clinics.
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