AI Dermatological Image System for Primary Care Providers

This study is investigating the use of an AI tool called Belle AI in helping doctors who are not skin specialists diagnose skin conditions. Often, people with skin issues see general doctors, not dermatologists, due to limited access to specialists. This can sometimes lead to less accurate diagnoses. The AI tool is designed to improve these diagnoses by analyzing images of skin conditions and providing advice on what the condition might be. The hope is that this will help doctors make better decisions, save money, and improve patient care. In the study, participants will use a smartphone app to take pictures of their skin problems, which the AI tool will then analyze. Doctors will look at the AI's suggestions and compare them to their own diagnoses. Participants will be asked to submit images again after a few weeks, and follow-up appointments might be scheduled based on the AI's analysis. Participants who help by submitting images are offered financial incentives. The study also ensures privacy by using a special code linked to each participant's health records. Throughout this process, experienced dermatologists will review the cases to confirm the final diagnosis.