There are mobile apps for virtually every entertainment purpose under the sun, but how about one that could save your life? That's essentially the purpose of Skin Scan, an iPhone app from Cronian Labs that monitors the moles on your skin for signs of melanoma.
Now available in Apple's iTunes store, Skin Scan begins with a photo of any and all moles you want to monitor. Using a proprietary mathematical algorithm, it calculates for each the fractal dimension of the mole and surrounding skin and builds a structural map that reveals the different growth patterns of the tissues involved. Through this map, Skin Scan can then determine if the mole shows any abnormal development and alert you if a medical visit is required — if one is, it will even help you find a doctor in your area. Otherwise, you can save the photos you take for comparison over time.
[Via Springwise]
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