Skin cancers, while external and visible, often hide in plain sight. A new mole can make a quiet appearance, blending in with all the other spots on the skin that have been around since birth. Detecting this new mole is critical for early diagnosis, and hence treatment if necessary.
A new device will soon be available that can keep track of spots on the body and warn people of any newcomers that should get a closer look. Developed by a recently formed company, Constellation Diagnostics (Cambridge, MA), the camera-based device will allow patients to perform regular skin scans and receive immediate notification of new moles that didn’t exist on previous scans. As far as we can gather, the device will be made available to physicians, gyms and the like, and individuals for use at home.
Product info page: Constellation…
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