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flag Heriot-Watt University gets £475K to test a new device that measures eczema severity via skin vibrations, aiming for more accurate, timely care.

flag Heriot-Watt University has received over £475,000 to advance a vibroacoustic sensor that measures skin stiffness and fluid levels to improve eczema diagnosis and treatment. flag The device, part of the TissueMetrics project, uses surface vibrations to provide objective, real-time data on inflammation, reducing reliance on subjective visual assessments—especially beneficial for darker skin tones. flag Funded by Scottish Enterprise and the Medical Research Council’s Gap Fund, the technology is entering clinical testing with patients on later-stage eczema treatments. flag Researchers aim to validate its accuracy and usability in community settings like pharmacies, with potential to enable earlier, data-driven care, reduce trial-and-error treatment, and improve access to dermatological services across the UK.

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