The Application of Deep Learning for Skin Disease Classification Using the EfficientNet-B1 Model

The skin, being the largest organ in the human body, plays a vital role in protecting against various external threats. However, cases of skin diseases are steadily rising across countries, making it a significant global health concern. Diagnosis often faces challenges due to symptom variations and low public awareness, highlighting the need for automated technology in skin disease detection. This study developed an automated classification system for skin diseases using EfficientNet-B1, capable of categorizing five skin conditions: Acne and Rosacea, Eczema, Melanoma Skin Cancer Nevi and Moles, Normal, Vitiligo, Psoriasis pictures Lichen Planus and related diseases, Seborrheic Keratoses and other Benign Tumors, Tinea Ringworm Candidiasis and other Fungal Infections. The system utilized 1.571 plus 1641 JPG digital images resized to 224 x 224 pixels, with 80% of the data allocated for training and 20% for testing. The trained model achieved a high accuracy of 99%, demonstrating the system's potential to support faster and more accurate diagnostic processes.