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02/17/26

Artificial intelligence-based smartphone application for skin cancer detection: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study.

Kips, Julie; Papeleu, Jorien; Shen, Amber; Mylle, Sofie; Genouw, Emmely; Hoorens, Isabelle; Verhaeghe, Evelien; Brochez, Lieve. Br J Dermatol.

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Summary

AI-based smartphone apps may help detect skin cancer, but real-world studies are limited. This Belgian study tests an app on 1,904 lesions (9.7% malignant) using different smartphones and conditions. The application was reasonably accurate, and dermatologist review reduced false positives but missed more cancers. However, only participants with fair skin tones were represented. Results stress the need for independent validation of AI tools in clinical settings.

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Kips J, Papeleu J, Shen A, et al. Artificial intelligence-based smartphone application for skin cancer detection: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study. Br J Dermatol. 2026;194(6):1077-1086.