The less aggressive basal and squamous skin cancers develop on the outer layers of the skin, melanoma the deadliest forms in the cells and accounts for thousands of deaths each year. Even with early detection, it can be deadly.
Telemedicine is a growing field with a handful of skin cancer detection apps to allow you to analyze your skin.
This week CNET reviewed four iOS and Android apps that can help you identify suspicious moles and marks, but you should still see a dermatologist or doctor.
It’s also a good idea to discuss your use of the app with your doctor.
Studies show that the accuracy of smartphone apps isn’t there yet. “I would not recommend that patients avoid these apps, but I would approach their results with cautious skepticism,” Dr. Friedmann a dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology in Austin, Texas, told CNET, “and counsel patients that suspicious lesions are best evaluated in-office.”
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