Can the app detect skin cancer?

SkinVision uses a scientifically-proven algorithm to provide a risk assessment of the skin spot in the photo for the most common types of skin cancer. Our service gives a recommendation whether to visit a healthcare professional for further review. Furthermore, it allows you to monitor spots on the skin over time and provides guidance in discussions with healthcare professionals.

The algorithm has been developed and tested in cooperation with dermatologists and builds on the experience from assessing more than a million photos. The machine learning based algorithm checks for similarities of the lesion and the most common types of skin cancer. Our service has an accuracy that is currently comparable to dermatologists and exceeds the accuracy level of primary care providers.

Please be aware that the risk assessment does not provide a medical diagnosis, and should not replace a visit to your doctor. If at any time you feel uncomfortable or you see that your skin spot is changing, irritating or bleeding, we recommend that you visit a medical specialist without hesitation.