Current State of Dermatology Mobile Applications With Artificial Intelligence Features.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

With advancements in mobile technology and artificial intelligence (AI) methods, there has been a substantial surge in the availability of direct-to-consumer mobile applications (apps) claiming to aid in the assessment and management of diverse skin conditions. Despite widespread patient downloads, these apps exhibit limited evidence supporting their efficacy.

Objective

To identify and characterize current English-language AI dermatology mobile apps available for download, focusing on aspects such as purpose, supporting evidence, regulatory status, clinician input, data privacy measures, and use of image data.

Evidence review

In this cross-sectional study, both Apple and Android mobile app stores were systematically searched for dermatology-related apps tha

SUBMITTER: Wongvibulsin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921342 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature