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First Diagnosing Mole iPhone app

By  | July 7, 2011
Categories: Found on the net

Well, it was bound to happen.

Skin Scan is a new iPhone app that purports to analyze your moles for evidence of malignancy — all in the application itself through its own proprietary algorithms. Just take a few photos over time, and it will analyze their patterns and growth for signs that the mole is or isn’t something to worry about.

With a couple of dermatologists on the company’s board, it seems like it could be an interesting and helpful app for those who want to track their mole growth. But, as the company reminds users, it is for “informational purposes only.”

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John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

John M. Grohol, Psy.D. is one of the pioneers in online mental health and support groups, getting his start on the Internet in 1992 with depression support groups and advocacy efforts. He is a writer, researcher, and the publisher & founder of the Internet's leading mental health and psychology network, Psych Central, a founding corporate member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Dr. Grohol sits on the editorial board of Computers in Human Behavior and does e-health consulting in his spare time. Dr. Grohol is a founding member and treasurer of the Society for Participatory Medicine, and is also a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

1 Comment

  1. Jen
    Jen on September 1, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    This sounds prettyy awesome indeed. I am a big admirer of iPhone apps, myself! :)

    Reply

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