Lagging expertise and training
The Clinical Challenge
Diagnostic Complexity & Mimics
Dermatology is visually complex, with thousands of conditions that often share similar clinical presentations. Distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions or rare dermatoses requires extensive experience and pattern recognition.
Limited Dermatology Training
General practitioners and medical students often receive limited specialized training in dermatology, yet skin complaints are among the most common reasons for primary care visits, leading to diagnostic uncertainty.
Time-Constrained Consultations
In a busy clinical setting, there is little time to consult textbooks or research rare conditions. Doctors need rapid, reliable, and evidence-based insights to support their clinical decisions at the point of care.
Subjectivity in Visual Analysis
Visual diagnosis can be subjective. Without objective analytical tools or a second opinion, inter-observer variability can affect diagnostic accuracy, potentially leading to unnecessary referrals or missed diagnoses.