IT 08 - Your Pocket Dermatologist - Powered by AI, Backed by Doctors

“It started with a message: ‘Hey, can you take a look at this? I think some- thing’s wrong with my skin.’ What followed was panic, misinformation, and helplessness—not because there wasn’t a solution, but because there was no bridge between the person who needed help and the expert who could give it. That moment is what inspired SknAI.”

Overview

SknAI is an AI-powered dermatology platform designed to eliminate the barriers be- tween people experiencing skin conditions and timely, reliable care. By combining ad- vanced computer vision, conversational AI, and real-time dermatologist validation, SknAI transforms a simple image into a complete, trusted diagnostic experience.

The idea was born out of necessity, not theory. When a friend came to our team with a worsening skin condition and no clarity on what it could be, we realized the tools we rely on daily—like search engines—are often the worst place to go for health concerns. While we had access to a dermatologist, there was no seamless way to connect the two. That’s when the vision for SknAI emerged: a platform that not only analyzes and educates, but connects.

How It Works

At its core, SknAI provides a three-step care pipeline:

1.            Snap & Analyze: The user uploads a photo of the affected area. Our fine-tuned computer vision model—trained on thousands of dermatological images—analyzes the condition, labels it with a confidence score, and highlights the impacted area.

2.            Chat & Understand: Through a conversational interface powered by Large Lan- guage Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), users can ask questions in plain language and receive medically-informed responses based on trusted sources like Mayo Clinic, NIH, and DermNet.

3.            Verify & Book: If desired, the user can tap “Verify with Dermatologist,” which sends the AI-generated report and image to a licensed dermatologist. Within 48 hours, a validated diagnosis is returned. The user can also book an appointment directly, creating a seamless flow from concern to consultation.

Multilingual Accessibility

SknAI features robust multilingual support, breaking language barriers preventing medi- cal access. The platform currently supports all mainstream languages, with infrastructure ready to extend to additional languages. Whether in rural Quebec, downtown Toronto, or abroad, users can interact in a language they understand, improving accessibility and trust.

Technical Architecture

The platform is built using:

•             Computer vision models for real-time skin condition detection

•             Transformer-based LLMs with RAG for dermatology-specific conversational accu- racy

•             MongoDB and Redis hybrid memory system for session tracking and context per- sistence

•             Secure PDF generation and Cloudinary integration for delivering validated reports

•             A doctor dashboard to manage case reviews and communicate with patients

Privacy and Compliance

SknAI is fully compliant with Canadian healthcare regulations, including PIPEDA and PHIPA. All user data is encrypted end-to-end and hosted on secure Canadian servers, with strict access control and privacy protocols in place.

Conclusion

SknAI is more than a diagnostic tool—it’s a healthcare bridge. A platform built to pro- vide clarity, connect users with medical experts, and empower dermatologists to expand their reach. From self-assessment to professional verification, all within one multilingual, secure, and mobile-friendly platform, SknAI makes expert skin care accessible, immediate, and trustworthy.

Whether in urban centers or remote communities, SknAI brings peace of mind to every fingertip.