Classification of Skin cancer using deep learning, Convolutional Neural Networks - Opportunities and vulnerabilities- A systematic Review

Abstract

Background: Skin cancer classificationusing convolutional neural networks (CNNs) proved better results in classifying skin lesions compared with dermatologists which is lifesaving in terms of diagnosing. This will help people diagnosetheir cancer on their own by just installing app on mobile devices. It is estimated that 6.3 billion people will use the subscriptions by the end of year 2021[28] for diagnosing their skin cancer. Objective: This study represents review of many research articles on classifying skin lesions using CNNs. With the recent enhancement in machine learning algorithms, misclassification rate of skin lesions has reduced compared to a dermatologist classifying them.In this article we discuss how using CNNs has evolved in successfully classifying skin cancer type, and methods implemented, and the success rate. Even though Deep learning using CNN has advantages compared to a dermatologist, it also has some vulnerabilities, in terms of misclassifying images under some Criteria, and situations. We also discuss about those Vulnerabilities in this review study. Methods: We searched theScienceDirect, PubMed,Elsevier, Web of Science databases and Google Scholar for original research articles that are published. We selected papers that have sufficient data and information regarding their research, and we created a review on their approaches and methods they have used. From the articles we searched online So far no review paper has discussed both opportunities and vulnerabilities that existed in skin cancer classification using deep learning. Conclusions: The improvements in machine learning, Deep learning techniques, can avoid human mistakes that could be possible in misclassifying and diagnosing the disease. We will discuss, how Deep learning using CNN helped us and its vulnerabilities.