DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15101081
title: Skin Burn Dataset

description: Description:

The Skin Burn Dataset is a specialized collection of approximately 1,300 high-quality images, each meticulously labeled to represent various degrees of skin burns. These images were web-scraped and curated to provide diverse visual representations of burn injuries, making the dataset a valuable resource for medical research, healthcare Al model training, and educational purposes.

Dataset Overview

This dataset includes images showcasing three distinct types of burn injuries:



First-Degree Burns (Class 0): Characterized by superficial damage to the outer layer of the skin, typically resulting in redness and mild swelling. These burns are the least severe but can still cause discomfort.

Second-Degree Burns (Class 1): Affecting both the outer layer and the underlying skin,second-degree burns result in blistering, severe pain, and potential scarring. These burns are more serious and require prompt medical attention.

Third-Degree Burns (Class 2): The most severe type, third-degree burns penetrate deep into the skin, often causing white, leathery tissue and numbness due to nerve damage. These burns require extensive treatment and are prone to infection and complications.


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Labeling Format

The dataset is labeled in YOLO (You Only Look Once) format, ensuring compatibility with modern object detection and image classification algorithms. Each image is annotated with one of the three classes-0, 1, or 2-corresponding to first, second, and third-degree burns respectively. The labels provide precise localization of the burn regions, allowing Al models to learn not only to identify the type of burn but also to detect its location within an image.

Potential Applications



Medical Al Development: The dataset can be used to train deep learning models that can assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and classifying burn injuries more accurately and efficiently.

Telemedicine: This dataset could help in the development of telemedicine platforms, enabling remote assessment of burn injuries for patients who may not have immediate access to healthcare facilities.

Educational Tools: Medical students and professionals can use this dataset to deepen their understanding of burn injuries and how to differentiate between different degrees of severity.

Research: Researchers focusing on wound healing, burn treatment, and medical image analysis will find this dataset beneficial for their studies.


Ethical Considerations

All images have been collected through web scraping techniques from publicly available resources.No personally identifiable information (PII) is included, and the dataset has been reviewed to ensure compliance with ethical standards for medical datasets. Users are advised to use the dataset responsibly and adhere to appropriate ethical guidelines when deploying models trained on this data in clinical settings.

Conclusion

The Skin Burn Dataset provides a comprehensive visual reference for different types of burn injuries. With carefully labeled images to support a wide range of Al and medical research applications. With its focus on accurate classification and annotation. This dataset is poised to contribute significantly to advancements in healthcare Al and educational initiatives.

This dataset is sourced from Kaggle.