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Contraindications

caution

Applying the device to damaged skin (or previously injured skin – biopsy, excision) is forbidden.

When analyzing an injury, we advise the user not to use the device if:

  • The lesion has been previously traumatized (excised / biopsied);
  • The skin around the lesion is not intact (open sores, ulcers, bleeding);
  • The lesion is under the nail;
  • The injury is very close to a (visible) scarred area (s);
  • The lesion and the surrounding skin (<5 cm) contain foreign matter (eg marker, tattoo, sunscreen, skin cream, powder, etc.);
  • The lesion is surrounded or covered by a significant amount of hair;
  • The user has very dark skin (skin type V and VI according to the Fitzpatrick scale) or the skin is sunburned;
  • The lesion is in a skin fold or is otherwise covered.

Risk factors​

When analyzing an injury, certain risks are identified. Below is a list of situations and a recommended course of action for each:

SituationRecomended course of action
Image quality too low to analyzeThe user is notified by a dialog message that the image should be retaken in higher quality
The user is unable to provide adequate lighting conditions for the image to be viewableIn this case, the taking of the photo should be postponed until the right conditions are available
The user wants to take a picture of an injury to a part of his body that he cannot reachIn this case it is necessary to request the assistance of another person or their doctor