skin and dermatology
Skin and Dermatology - When History meets AI
History of Dermatology: The Brazilian authors of this article are offering us a fascinating journey into dermatology. The latter is defined by technologies which have revolutionized social interactions, content sharing and access to health. Derm Assist – the new Google App! Facing 2 billion people worldwide suffering from a skin disease among which 1.4 billion do not have access to care and the 10 billion searches for skin conditions on the company's search engine, Google has decided to act. The new App (check the video), dubbed Derm Assist, aims to help people spot skin, hair and nail conditions, based on images uploaded by patients. The company added that this artificial intelligence (AI) is not designed to be a substitute for medical diagnosis and treatment.