Our research on the impact of an AI assistant for dermatoscopy has been published in Dermatology Practical & Conceptual.

At the heart of the study is idea® — the first published fully transparent and interactive AI-powered decision-support platform of its kind in dermatology.

In this study involving 16 experienced dermoscopists, idea® significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and management decisions for challenging pigmented skin lesions. Physicians also rated the software as trustworthy and supportive, and found it compatible with their clinical workflow – key factors for successful adoption in clinical practice.

These findings add to the growing body of evidence that AI-powered decision support can complement clinical expertise and help physicians make more informed decisions, particularly in challenging cases.

Beyond its use in research, idea® is certified as a Class IIa medical device for clinical use.

Congratulations — and a big thank you — to the entire science team and cooperating authors behind this work: Dr. Lukasz Szyc, Yohai Amir, Pooja Subramaniam, Mariusz Trzeciakiewicz, Eduard Dronnik, Linus von Au, Rupali Singh, Anna Ratschow, Dr. Sebastian Ahlberg, Prof. Dr. Uwe Reinhold, Prof. Dr. Elke Sattler, Dr. Marisa Klemp

Berlin, 1st of October 2026