Skin Cancer Checks

“Skin cancer checks: What AI can help catch — and how to check yourself at home.”

Melanoma can go unnoticed because it can develop in hidden areas or mimic other skin conditions.
Earlier detection of subtle changes in skin lesions, such as moles, can improve outcomes for skin cancer.
Medical News Today trials an AI-enhanced imaging service and speaks with a dermatologist about when to start skin cancer screening and the ABCDE method for identifying signs.

Skin cancer remains one of the fastest-rising cancers, with melanoma incidence rates in the United States alone having increased by approximately 150% since the early 1990s. Skin cancer rates are also projected to climb through 2040, with melanoma estimated to become the second most commonly diagnosed cancerTrusted Source nationwide.

The biggest obstacle to detecting skin cancer earlier is that many moles and skin lesions may not produce symptoms such as pain or itchiness, or may be hidden in places such as under the nails, the palms of the hands, or the soles of the feet. This makes skin self-examinations and professional screening all the more important.

Medical News Today got to trial advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted dermoscopy using the Canfield IntelliStudio3 system at the Cadogan Clinic in London and report on the experience.

We also talked with Susan Mayou, MD, senior consultant dermatologist and co-founder of the clinic, about skin cancer screening and how to check moles, as well as how AI supports long-term surveillance in dermatology.

More information at:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/skin-cancer-checks-what-ai-can-help-catch-how-check-yourself-at-home

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