FAQ

General

Why use Skind?

Skind is a preventive diagnostical tool, which can help you identify your dermatological problem. Your diagnosis, made by 2 professionals, will be ready at your hand no later than 48 hours, enabling you to detect changes fast and secure.

Is it important to identify critical skin changes early?

Yes, early detection of skin abnormalities, such as melanoma, increases the chances of successful treatment and better health outcomes.

How do I know if a skin change is relevant for a doctor's assessment?

If you notice rapid changes in size, shape, color, or texture, or if a lesion becomes painful, itchy, or bleeds, make a case through Skind tio get a fast, secure and personalized diagnosis.

How do I get the best quality images?

You can retake you images as many times as you would like, to make sure that you take the best quality image possible. Additionaly our image-quality AI will tell you how clear or blurry your image is.

Does the AI identify the issues with my skin?

Our AI is helping you to during the image-creation process at the first step of each case-creation, by telling you whether your image is blurry or clear so that you can make sure everything is visible for the case-assessment.

Do the 3 required photos cover the whole body?

No, the 3 required photos focus on specific areas of concern rather than the entire body. For a full-body assessment, more images would be needed..It is advised to upload at minimum 3 images about the bodypart you have an issue with. These images help our doctors to make the most punctual diganosis possible. High quality and well-lit images are the most helpful, as clear images support your case greatly.

Skin Cancer

Where can I find more information about skin cancer?

You can visit reputable sources such as the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the Skin Cancer Foundation, or consult your dermatologist for detailed guidance.

What do dermatologists look for in mole cancer?

Dermatologists use the ABCDE rule: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter over 6mm, and Evolving changes in the mole.

Doctor's visit

Should I take the app with me to my doctor at my next visit?

Yes, bringing your assessments made by our experts to your doctor can provide useful insights into you skin problem.

Can Skind help the doctor with an assessment of changes in my skin?

The fast response from our doctors will include the treatment/diagnosis that will help not only you but your personal deratologist if your case turns out to be serious.

Do I have to stop going to the doctor for check-ups when I use SkinChange.AI?

No. When in doubt you should always seek medical advice. The use of SkinChange.AI can only be used for identification of skin changes. The app's ability to find changes will highly depend on the quality of the photos.