You will need to switch on the mobile device using the button on the side. Then connect the device to your local WiFi Network. When you are ready to begin, click on the Skin Analytics app on the home screen, log in using the password set during account creation and begin the image capture process. The video below will guide you through the process on what to do for the checkup assessment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPUWRhnSvn0
Skin Analytics’ service needs two types of images for every mole or lesion that our dermatologists review. These are:
| Image Type | What it is | Why is it needed |
|---|---|---|
| Dermoscopic Image | An image taken with a special lens attached called a dermascope. This covers just the mole in question. | The dermascope provides uniform magnification, and also cross polarised light which gives a clearer image to the dermatologist to review. |
| Macroscopic Context Image | A regular image, taken without the dermascope attached from c. 20cm away. | This is useful for the dermatologists to have some context for how the mole looks in comparison to wider skin tone and other moles |
Top Tips for Taking Context Images : • Move to a well lit area, ideally with a plain background for the image. • Ensure the dermascope is not attached to the phone • Take the image from c.20cm range of the mole in context with the nearby skin and any other lesions • If the patient has a lot of moles on the same patch of skin indicate which mole you are imaging using pen to point • Check that the image is clear and focused, then capture the image
Common issues with macroscopic images:
| Issue | Details |
|---|---|
| Image taken with the dermascope attached | The dermascope is meant for close range images, not for taking regular photos so this will be unusable. |
| Image is blurry | The image quality is blurry and therefore hard to be useful to the dermatologist as context. |
| Unclear which mole is being investigated | If you have lots of similar moles, it can be unclear which one is being assessed. |
Common Macroscopic Issue 1: Image taken with the dermascope attached example image
Common Macroscopic Issue 2: Image is blurry example image
Common Macroscopic Issue 3: Unclear which mole is being investigated example image
Top Tips for Taking Dermoscopic Images : • Attach the dermascope to the phone using the magnetic clip, make sure it clips in firmly. • Turn on the light on the dermascope (the button on the side of the dermascope) • Press the dermascope firmly against the skin, centered on the mole you want assessed • Check that the image is clear and focused, then capture the image • A good test is whether you can clearly see the mole and also the scale markers and mm sign on the image.
Common issues with dermoscopic images:
| Issue | Details |
|---|---|
| Light not turned on | Without the dermascope’s light turned on, the image is unusable. |
| Dermascope not pressed against the skin | If the dermascope isn’t pressed against the skin the image won’t be clear. |
| Image blurry | Light on and dermascope pressed against the skin, but camera didn’t focus properly. |
| Mole completely covered by hair | If the mole is covered by hair we won’t be able to review it. |
Common Dermoscopic Issue 1: Light is not turned on example image
Common Dermoscopic Issue 2: Dermascope not pressed against the skin example image 1
Common Dermoscopic Issue 2: Dermascope not pressed against the skin example image 2