DermaWhiz: AI Skin Analyzer

DermaWhiz turns your phone into an AI-powered skin companion. Snap a clear photo and the app highlights patterns that commonly match acne, eczema, psoriasis, itchy or dry skin, rashes, hives, changing moles, melanoma risk and other dermatology concerns. In seconds you receive plain-language, citation-backed insights you can bring to a clinician. ───────────────── KEY FEATURES ───────────────── • Instant skin scan – AI compares your image to trusted dermatology references to flag acne, eczema, psoriasis, rash, hive, mole or melanoma patterns. • Mole & lesion tracker – save private snapshots locally to watch size, colour and border changes over time. • Evidence-backed explanations – Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) cites the American Academy of Dermatology, NHS and peer-reviewed journals for every summary. • HIPAA-aligned pipeline – images are encrypted on device, transferred via TLS, and processed inside a Google Cloud Function covered by our Business Associate Agreement. Data is double-encrypted at rest; app-level controls prevent the developer from viewing user images. • Zero ads & zero data sale – DermaWhiz does not share or monetise personal health data. ───────────────── WHO IT HELPS ───────────────── • Anyone monitoring persistent acne flare-ups or itchy eczema • Parents checking children’s rashes or hives • Outdoor enthusiasts tracking new or changing moles • Users seeking fast, private skin education before teledermatology or an in-office visit ───────────────── HOW IT WORKS ───────────────── Open DermaWhiz and take a well-lit photo of the skin area. The image is encrypted locally and in transit. AI analyses texture, colour and pattern—no facial recognition, no cloud training. A concise educational report appears with likely categories, confidence scores and links to reputable sources. ───────────────── PRIVACY & SECURITY ───────────────── • No account needed—start scanning instantly. • Double-encrypted storage in a HIPAA-covered Google environment. • Developer-blind architecture: team members cannot view user images. • No third-party ads, trackers or data brokers. ───────────────── IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ───────────────── DermaWhiz is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Information is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek professional care for serious, changing or worrisome skin conditions.