By Ankita Upadhyay
If you notice a skin rash or discoloration and are unsure of the cause, you can simply take a photo and upload it to an app along with basic details such as your age, gender, how long the symptoms have lasted and whether there is itching or pain. Using advanced computer vision and large vision-language models, the AI analyses the image, compares it with extensive skin condition databases and processes the information to suggest a likely diagnosis. It can also advise whether you should see a dermatologist and offer general skincare tips.
In a major step to make skincare more accessible and inclusive, the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is developing an artificial intelligence-based dermatology app in collaboration with Google. The app, expected to be launched next year, aims to help both patients and non-specialist healthcare providers identify and manage common skin conditions using AI-powered image analysis.
The proposed app, Indus Derma, will also suggest next steps, including whether the condition requires urgent referral to a dermatologist, can be managed locally or needs further investigations. It will also provide general treatment suggestions and lifestyle advice, such as skincare measures and preventive guidance.
