Opportunities, risks seen with dermatology apps

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mobile dermatology applications may help people learn about UV rays or keep tabs on their moles, but they are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, researchers said Wednesday. They searched online stores and found over 200 dermatology apps, half of them made for non-doctors. Those included sunscreen recommendation guides, mole photo storage apps and tools meant to help diagnose melanoma. "I am very hopeful that these applications will increase access to medical knowledge," Dr. ...



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