In the news: smartphone technology helps detect high-risk moles early

Personalized digital solutions are becoming available that can facilitate the recognition of potentially cancerous skin growths and, consequently, reduce time to diagnosis. One such solution is a smartphone application by SkinVision, which enables users to take photos of moles and other skin lesions and, through a mathematical algorithm, identify which need medical attention. The photos can be stored, compared over time, and shared online with a GP or dermatologist.