# ScanSkinAI

> AI-powered skin cancer screening and skincare analysis. Free browser-based mole checker (no app install required), dermatologist-reviewed content, and ongoing skin monitoring for fair-skinned adults worldwide.

ScanSkinAI uses computer vision (ABCDE + EFG criteria, YOLOv8 lesion detection) to triage skin spots in 30 seconds. Content is reviewed by Dr. Celina Kazumi Iwasa and other board-certified dermatologists. UKCA Class I medical device.

## Core tools

- [Free AI Mole Checker](/mole-checker): 30-second browser-based skin cancer screen. No app, no account required for first scan.
- [Skin Cancer Check](/skin-cancer-check): Full-body 6-cancer-risk screening guide.
- [UV Index & Burn Time Calculator](/safe-sun-exposure-time): Real-time UV data and personal safe-exposure time by Fitzpatrick skin type.
- [Tanning by UV Index](/blog/tanning-by-uv-index): Can you tan in UV 3, 5 or 8? Tanning and burn times per UV level and Fitzpatrick type. Key facts: UV 3 is the lowest index where tanning occurs; at UV 5 medium skin tans in 20–40 min while fair skin reddens in 15–25 min; at UV 8 fair skin burns in under 10 min; a tan equals roughly SPF 2–4 and is a DNA-damage response. Medically reviewed by Dr. Anand S. Urhekar, MD Dermatology.
- [Ingredient Checker](/blog/what-ingredient-checker-can-detect): Skincare product ingredient analyzer.

## Facial skin analysis & skin longevity (cosmetic pillars)

- [AI Facial Skin Analysis](/facial-skin-analysis): Canonical hub for selfie-based facial scoring — acne, pigmentation, pores, texture, hydration and redness, with links to every concern guide.
- [Skin Longevity Guide](/skin-longevity): Canonical hub for measuring, tracking and improving skin age over time (skin metrics, progress photos, 12-week change windows).
- [AI Skin Longevity Checker](/ai-skin-longevity-checker): Tool that estimates skin age and tracks change across repeat selfies.
- [Selfie Skin Analysis](/selfie-skin-analysis): Selfie capture flow producing 0–100 scores per skin metric.
- [Comedogenic / Cosmetic Ingredient Checker](/cosmetic-ingredient-checker): Text-based ingredient screening, including Malassezia (fungal acne) triggers.

## SME workplace skin checks

ScanSkinAI provides per-seat workplace skin cancer screening for small and mid-sized businesses at $59.99 per employee per year. Each employee gets unlimited AI mole and skin cancer scans, body and wound checks, and optional online dermatologist review — all private to them. Employers see only seat usage, never personal images or results.

- [Small Business Skin Checks (SME hub)](/small-business-skin-cancer-screening): Main SME plan page — pricing, privacy, rollout.
- [Aesthetics & Spa — AI Facial Scan](/spa-facial-skin-scan): B2B plan for aesthetic clinics and spas — AI facial scan app + ScanSkinAI skin analysis, 500 scans/month, 15 VIP sub-accounts, $899.85/year or custom quote.
- [How to choose a facial skin scanner for your aesthetic clinic](/blog/facial-skin-scanner-aesthetic-clinic): 2026 B2B buyer's guide — hardware booths vs app-based AI scanners, pricing models, and a vendor checklist.
- [AI skin analysis for spas — 2026 guide](/blog/ai-skin-analysis-spas): What AI skin analysis does in a spa workflow, the five use cases that pay back fastest, and how to launch in one week.
- [How to track VIP client skin progress in your spa](/blog/vip-client-skin-tracking-spa): VIP sub-account playbook for retention — what to measure, cadence, privacy, and pricing math.
- [Facial scan vs skin analysis — what's the difference?](/blog/facial-scan-vs-skin-analysis): Plain-English explainer separating image capture (scan) from AI interpretation (analysis).
- [Workplace Skin Checks Australia](/workplace-skin-checks-australia-small-business): SME plan for Australian small businesses, aligned with Cancer Council Australia guidance.
- [Employee Skin Cancer Screening UK](/employee-skin-cancer-screening-uk-small-business): UKCA Class I medical device, per-seat screening for UK SMEs.
- [Workplace Skin Checks New Zealand](/workplace-skin-checks-new-zealand-small-business): SME plan for NZ small businesses; MelNet-aligned screening guidance.
- [Skin Cancer Screening for Construction Workers](/skin-cancer-screening-construction-workers): Industry page for trades and building crews.
- [Skin Checks for Landscaping Workers](/skin-checks-landscaping-workers): Industry page for grounds, gardening and landscaping SMEs.
- [Skin Cancer Checks for Farm Workers](/skin-cancer-checks-farm-workers): Industry page for agriculture and rural SMEs.
- [Skin Checks for Delivery Drivers](/skin-checks-delivery-drivers): Industry page for couriers and last-mile logistics teams.
- [Skin Checks for Outdoor Hospitality Staff](/skin-checks-outdoor-hospitality-staff): Industry page for beer gardens, beach bars and pool teams.
- [Skin Checks for Sports Coaches and Teachers](/skin-checks-sports-coaches-teachers): Industry page for clubs, academies and PE departments.

## Key blog clusters

## Mole & Melanoma (ABCDE)
- [ABCDE Rule for Melanoma](/blog/abcde-rule-melanoma): Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving — the dermatologist standard.
- [Does Tanning Change Your Moles?](/blog/does-tanning-change-your-moles): Normal vs warning mole changes after sun.
- [New Mole Appeared Overnight?](/blog/new-mole-appeared-overnight): What sudden-onset spots really are and 5 red flags.
- [Moles in Children](/blog/moles-in-children-when-to-worry): Parent's guide — normal vs worrying childhood moles.
- [Moles During Pregnancy](/blog/moles-during-pregnancy): Hormonal mole changes, melanoma risk, biopsy safety.
- [After a Mole Biopsy](/blog/after-mole-biopsy-what-to-expect): Healing timeline, scar care, results, recurrence monitoring.
- [How to Check a Mole](/blog/how-to-check-a-mole): Step-by-step self-exam guide.
- [When to Worry About a Mole](/blog/when-to-worry-about-a-mole): Red-flag symptoms.
- [Melanoma vs Benign Mole](/blog/melanoma-vs-benign-mole): Side-by-side photo comparison.
- [Melanoma Growth Speed](/blog/melanoma-growth-speed): How fast melanoma develops.
- [Mole Getting Darker Fast](/blog/mole-getting-darker-fast): When pigment change is dangerous.
- [Mole on Upper Back Changing](/blog/mole-on-upper-back-changing): Hard-to-monitor location guide.
- [Changes in Mole Pictures](/blog/changes-in-mole-pictures): Visual progression examples.

## Basal & Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- [Basal Cell Carcinoma Guide](/blog/basal-cell-carcinoma-guide): Most common skin cancer.
- [BCC Early Signs](/blog/basal-cell-carcinoma-early-signs): Pearly bumps, non-healing sores.
- [Squamous Cell vs Actinic Keratosis](/blog/squamous-cell-vs-actinic-keratosis): Distinguishing pre-cancer from cancer.
- [Post-Mohs Surgery Recovery](/blog/post-mohs-surgery-recovery): What to expect after BCC/SCC removal.

## Sun damage vs skin cancer (visual comparison cluster)
- [Sun Damage vs Skin Cancer Hub](/blog/sun-damage-vs-skin-cancer-hub): Visual decision guide across the 6 most-confused benign-vs-cancer pairs.
- [Sun Spots vs Skin Cancer](/blog/sun-spots-vs-skin-cancer): Solar lentigo vs early melanoma — flat brown spot decoder.
- [Sunburn vs Long-Term Sun Damage](/blog/sunburn-vs-long-term-sun-damage): Acute burn vs cumulative photoaging — what each looks like and how to act.
- [Actinic Keratosis Pictures Early Stage](/blog/actinic-keratosis-pictures-early-stage): What pre-cancerous rough patches look like.
- [Seborrheic Keratosis vs Melanoma](/blog/seborrheic-keratosis-vs-melanoma): The #1 melanoma mimic decoded.
- [Solar Lentigo vs Melanoma](/blog/solar-lentigo-vs-melanoma): Age spot vs lentigo maligna melanoma after 60.
- [Cherry Angioma vs Skin Cancer](/blog/cherry-angioma-vs-skin-cancer): Red bump decoder — angioma vs amelanotic melanoma/BCC/SCC.
- [Freckle vs Melanoma](/blog/freckle-vs-melanoma): When a freckle stops being a freckle — fair-skin guide.

## App-free skin checks
- [No-App Skin Check](/blog/no-app-skin-check): Free browser-based mole check.
- [iPhone Web Skin Scanner](/blog/iphone-web-skin-scanner): Safari-compatible scanning.

## Body-location guides
- [Spot on Upper Back](/blog/spot-on-upper-back): Hard-to-see location triage.
- [Spot on Cheek](/blog/spot-on-cheek): Facial spot evaluation.
- [Spot on Thigh](/blog/spot-on-thigh): Lower-body lesion guide.
- [Spot on Foot](/blog/spot-on-foot): Acral melanoma awareness.

## AI accuracy & comparisons
- [AI Mole Checker vs Dermatologist](/blog/ai-mole-checker-vs-dermatologist): Where AI helps and where it doesn't.
- [How Accurate is AI Skin Scanning](/blog/how-accurate-is-ai-skin-scanning): 95.3% clinical concordance data.
- [What AI Mole Checker Can Detect](/blog/what-ai-mole-checker-can-detect): Detection scope and limits.

## Country-specific skin check guides
- [How to Get a Skin Check (US)](/blog/how-to-get-a-skin-check-us)
- [How to Get a Skin Check (UK)](/blog/how-to-get-a-skin-check-uk)
- [How to Get a Skin Check (Australia)](/blog/how-to-get-a-skin-check-australia-medicare-guide)

## UK / NHS guides (July 2026 cluster)
- [Skin Cancer Check UK: NHS, Private & Free AI](/blog/how-to-get-a-skin-check-uk): Three UK routes — NHS GP, 2-week-wait, private dermatologist, and free UKCA Class I AI screening.
- [Private Dermatologist UK Cost (2026)](/blog/private-dermatologist-uk-cost): Full 2026 UK price guide — consult £150–£350, mole excision £400–£900, when paying private is worth it.
- [Skin Cancer Statistics UK 2025–26](/blog/skin-cancer-statistics-uk): Cited incidence, mortality, regional split, sunbed contribution, NHS wait-list scale (Cancer Research UK, ONS, NHS England).
- [NHS 2-Week Wait Skin Cancer Referral](/blog/nhs-2-week-wait-skin-cancer): Eligibility under NICE NG12 — 7-point melanoma checklist, SCC criteria, how to ask a GP.
- [NHS Dermatology Wait Times — What to Do While You Wait](/blog/nhs-dermatology-wait-times-skin-check-options): UK NHS dermatology wait-list hub with monitoring, escalation and Choose-and-Book guidance.

## Mole monitoring guides (July 2026 cluster)
- [How to Track Mole Changes Over Time (hub)](/blog/how-to-track-mole-changes): Hub — every-4-weeks loop, ABCDE comparison, AI score trend.
- [How to Photograph a Mole for Comparison](/blog/how-to-photograph-moles): Repeatable photo protocol — gear, lighting, framing, naming. HowTo schema.
- [Mole Changes: Normal vs Worrying](/blog/mole-changes-normal-vs-worrying): Decision framework across colour/shape/size with monitor → AI → GP → 2WW routing table.
- [How Often Should You Check Your Moles?](/blog/how-often-check-moles): Mole-specific cadence by age and risk + 12-month calendar template.
- [ABCDE Rule: How to Use It at Home](/blog/abcde-mole-check-guide): At-home walkthrough with HowTo schema + self-rating worksheet.
- [Mole Monitoring: App vs Browser AI Tool](/blog/mole-monitoring-app-vs-browser): Format comparison — install, privacy, accuracy, reminders.

## Scalp & hard-to-see areas (July 2026 cluster)
- [How to Check Moles on Back and Scalp (hub)](/blog/how-to-check-moles-on-back-and-scalp): Combined back + scalp routine — two-mirror method, partner photo, AI screening.
- [Scalp Melanoma: Signs and What to Look For](/blog/scalp-melanoma-signs): Pigmented, amelanotic and hair-loss patterns; same-week vs 2WW escalation table.
- [How to Check Your Own Back (Solo Method)](/blog/how-to-check-your-own-back): Two-mirror geometry + phone-on-tripod video sweep with HowTo schema.
- [Moles in Hair: Can They Be Checked at Home?](/blog/moles-in-hair-check): Clip-and-section technique, when AI is reliable vs unreliable, when to escalate to dermoscopy.

## Chronic-watcher cluster (August 2026)
- [Mole You've Been Watching for Years (hub)](/blog/watching-a-mole-for-years): Chronic-watcher hub — casual vs systematic monitoring, ABCDE-against-history, 3-month monitoring upgrade.
- [Has My Mole Changed? How to Tell for Sure](/blog/has-my-mole-changed): Four-test proof method (side-by-side, ruler delta, colour patch, AI score delta) with HowTo schema.
- [When Does a Stable Mole Become Dangerous?](/blog/when-does-stable-mole-become-dangerous): Six trigger events (age 40, sunburn, pregnancy/HRT, immunosuppression, biologics, weight change) with post-trigger cadence table.
- [Slow-Growing Skin Cancer: Signs People Miss](/blog/slow-growing-skin-cancer): Lentigo maligna, superficial BCC, Bowen's, slow nodular — the cancers dismissed as freckles or dry skin.

## Australia & New Zealand (skin-check cluster, June 2026)
- [How to Check Your Skin (AU pillar)](/au/how-to-check-your-skin-for-skin-cancer): ABCDE rule, monthly self-check routine, Cancer Council Australia guidance.
- [Skin Checks: What to Expect (AU)](/au/skin-checks-what-to-expect): GP vs skin cancer clinic, Medicare rebates, AUD costs.
- [Mole Mapping vs Skin Checks (AU)](/au/mole-mapping-vs-skin-checks): Generic mole mapping explained, costs in AUD, who benefits.
- [Safe Sun by UV Index (AU)](/au/safe-sun-exposure-uv-index): ARPANSA + SunSmart, Fitzpatrick safe-time chart.
- [Scalp Skin Cancer Check (AU)](/au/scalp-skin-cancer-check): The spots you can't see — mirror + comb method.
- [Australia Hub](/au/): Online mole checker for Australia, professional resources, monitoring, and workplace screening.
- [Skin Checks: What to Expect — by city (AU)](/au/skin-checks-what-to-expect#by-city): Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth pathways (GP, skin cancer clinic) consolidated on one page.
- [Canada Hub](/ca/): Online mole checker for Canada, how to get a skin check, provincial coverage, teledermatology and mole tracking.
- [Online Mole Checker for Canada](/ca/online-mole-checker): AI-supported first-step mole screening with Canadian medical guidance.
- [How to Get a Skin Check in Canada](/ca/how-to-get-a-skin-check): Family doctor, walk-in clinic, dermatology referral and telederm pathways.
- [Skin-Check Costs & Provincial Coverage](/ca/skin-check-cost-coverage): OHIP, RAMQ, MSP, AHCIP and private/telederm fees.
- [Teledermatology vs AI Skin Check (CA)](/ca/teledermatology-vs-ai-skin-check): Physician review vs AI screening compared for Canadian users.
- [Mole Tracking for Canadian Users](/ca/mole-tracking): Risk-based photo tracking cadence guidance.
- [Canada français — Carrefour](/fr-ca/): Ressources en français pour le Québec et le Canada francophone.
- [Vérificateur de grain de beauté (fr-CA)](/fr-ca/verificateur-grain-de-beaute): Dépistage cutané par IA en français.
- [Obtenir un examen de la peau au Québec (fr-CA)](/fr-ca/obtenir-examen-de-la-peau-quebec): Parcours québécois expliqués simplement.
- [How to Check Your Skin (NZ pillar)](/nz/how-to-check-your-skin-for-skin-cancer): Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora pathways, MelNet guidance, monthly self-check routine.

## South Africa (skin-check cluster, June 2026)
- [How to Check Your Skin (ZA pillar)](/za/how-to-check-your-skin-for-skin-cancer): ABCDE rule, acral melanoma check, CANSA guidance, validated across Fitzpatrick I–VI.
- [Skin Checks: What to Expect (ZA)](/za/skin-checks-what-to-expect): GP, dermatologist, state hospital pathways; ZAR costs; CANSA screening days.
- [Medical Aid vs Public Dermatology (ZA)](/za/medical-aid-vs-public-dermatology): Discovery/Bonitas/Momentum/Bestmed/Medshield cover; state hospital waits and pathways.
- [Safe Sun by UV Index (ZA)](/za/safe-sun-exposure-uv-index): Health Dept + CANSA guidance, Fitzpatrick safe-time chart, altitude UV adjustment.
- [Scalp Skin Cancer Check (ZA)](/za/scalp-skin-cancer-check): The spots you can't see — mirror + comb method.
- [Skin Check Johannesburg](/za/skin-check-johannesburg): GP, dermatologist, state hospital, ZAR costs.
- [Skin Check Cape Town](/za/skin-check-cape-town): GP, dermatologist, state hospital, ZAR costs.
- [Skin Check Durban](/za/skin-check-durban): GP, dermatologist, state hospital, ZAR costs.
- [Skin Check Pretoria](/za/skin-check-pretoria): GP, dermatologist, state hospital, ZAR costs.

## Gulf (expat test, June 2026 — 2 pages)
- [Skin Check UAE Expats](/gulf/skin-check-uae-expats): Fair-skinned expat self-check under UV 11+, DHA dermatology pathways, indicative AED costs.
- [Skin Check Saudi Expats](/gulf/skin-check-saudi-expats): Fair-skinned expat self-check, Aramco / compound clinic pathways, indicative SAR costs.

## Research, evidence and employer resources

- [Research & Evidence Hub](/research): Index of ScanSkinAI clinical validation, AI methodology, product-transparency and public-health evidence, with copy-ready citations and Zenodo DOIs.
- [Accuracy Report 2026](/accuracy-report): Clinical validation — independent physician case-by-case review of ScanSkinAI outputs.
- [AI Skin Cancer Screening Methodology](/research/ai-skin-cancer-screening-methodology): Technical whitepaper on model design, training, evaluation and explainability.
- [Cancer Flag Module](/research/cancer-flag-module): Product-transparency report — outputs, human oversight and intended-use boundaries.
- [Skin Health Statistics 2026](/research/skin-health-statistics): Citable AI screening accuracy, triage safety, scan-record and UV exposure figures, each with its source report and a copy-ready citation.
- [Press & Media Kit](/press): Company boilerplate, regulatory facts, sourced statistics, clinical reviewer roster, logo downloads and usage terms.
- [Digital Skin Health Insights Report 2026](/research/digital-skin-health-report-2026): Descriptive scan-level analysis of risk bands and AI-supported skin outputs (Zenodo DOI 10.5281/zenodo.21669080).
- [Workplace Skin Safety Resources](/resources): Free printable employer resources for outdoor worker sun safety — no email required.
- [Outdoor Worker Skin Safety Toolkit](/outdoor-worker-skin-safety-toolkit): UV action matrix, control measures, worker education, induction and management review.
- [Sun Safety Toolbox Talk](/resources/sun-safety-toolbox-talk): Supervisor briefing with 60-second script, 10-minute talk, checklist and attendance record.
- [Sun Safety Policy Template](/resources/outdoor-worker-sun-safety-policy-template): Editable written policy for UV monitoring, scheduling, PPE, responsibilities and privacy.
- [UV Risk Assessment Template](/resources/outdoor-worker-uv-risk-assessment-template): Structured assessment of work patterns, exposure, shade and controls.

Note: ScanSkinAI outputs are preliminary screening information, not a medical diagnosis. A low-risk result cannot rule out disease.

## Optional

- [About](/about): Company, dermatologist team, UKCA certification.
- [Sources & References](/sources-references): Medical citation library.
- [Sitemap Index](/sitemap-index.xml): Full URL list across pages, blog, posts, conditions, ingredients.

## Regional hubs (July 2026)

- [New Zealand skin cancer check hub](https://www.scanskinai.com/nz): Aotearoa's high-melanoma population needs 3-monthly self-check, NIWA UV awareness and GP/MoleMap referral guidance.
- [Ireland skin check hub](https://www.scanskinai.com/ie): Celtic Fitzpatrick I–II guidance covering HSE Rapid Access dermatology, Met Éireann UV and mole-check costs in euro.
- [France — peau & mélanome](https://www.scanskinai.com/fr): French-language hub covering règle ABCDE, surveillance 3 mois et parcours de soins (accès direct dermatologue).
- [Brasil — câncer de pele](https://www.scanskinai.com/br): Portuguese hub covering autoexame, monitoramento por 3 meses e acesso SUS/convênio.