Where Skin Cancer in Darker Skin
Is Caught Early
Skin cancer on darker skin often appears on palms, soles, nails, and other missed areas — and is usually found too late. Our AI screening tool helps you check these spots and know when to see a dermatologist.
Designed for Fitzpatrick IV, V, and VI skin tones — because early detection saves lives.
How it works
A simple, guided process designed to help you monitor suspicious spots and know when to seek care.
Select the body area where your spot is located
Upload 2–3 clear photos of the area
Answer a brief symptom questionnaire
Receive a risk-level assessment and next-step guidance
Multi-Photo Upload
Take a close-up, a body-location shot, and an optional scale photo for thorough analysis.
AI Risk Assessment
Our vision model evaluates ABCDE criteria tailored for darker skin presentations.
Timeline Tracking
Track changes to your spots over time with photo comparisons and history.
Symptom Questionnaire
Answer guided questions about changes, symptoms, and history for a complete picture.
Privacy First
Medical images are encrypted and stored securely. You control your data.
Equity Focused
Designed specifically to address disparities in skin cancer detection for Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin.
Why skin cancer equity matters
Skin cancer in people with darker skin is often diagnosed at later stages, leading to worse outcomes. Understanding where and what to look for can save lives.
The Challenge
- 1Skin cancer in darker skin often appears on palms, soles, nails, and mucous membranes
- 2Acral lentiginous melanoma is the most common skin cancer subtype in people of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent
- 35-year survival rates drop significantly when skin cancer is caught at a later stage
- 4Many dermoscopy training sets underrepresent darker skin tones
- 5Delays in diagnosis are more common when lesions are in non-sun-exposed areas
What You Can Do
- Regularly check palms, soles, between toes, fingernails, toenails, and mouth
- Look for the ABCDEs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter changes, Evolution
- Note any new dark lines under nails (especially a single nail)
- Watch for spots that bleed, itch, or don't heal within 4 weeks
- Use this screening tool to track changes and get guidance on when to see a specialist
