Opportunities, risks seen with dermatology apps

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Mobile dermatology applications may help people learn about UV rays or keep tabs on their moles, but they are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, researchers said Wednesday. They searched online stores and found over 200 dermatology apps, half of them made for non-doctors. Those included sunscreen recommendation guides, mole photo storage apps and tools meant to help diagnose melanoma. “I am very hopeful that these applications will increase access to medical knowledge,” Dr. …