# DermaDex

> AI-powered skin condition detection and access to certified dermatologists in Canada. DermaDex combines computer vision with a network of Canadian dermatologists to triage skin concerns and reduce specialist wait times.

DermaDex is a Canadian healthtech company building AI-assisted dermatology tools. We serve patients across Canada — especially areas with long wait times for specialty care. All content cites primary medical sources (Health Canada, CIHI, CDA, AAD, PubMed, JAMA).

## About
- [Homepage](https://www.dermadex.ca/): Skin diagnosis simplified.
- [About Us](https://www.dermadex.ca/about): Founders, mission, and team.
- [Contact](https://www.dermadex.ca/contact): Get in touch.
- [Roadmap](https://www.dermadex.ca/roadmap): Product roadmap.

## Blog

### Conditions
- [Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin: Symptoms and Treatment](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/squamous-cell-carcinoma-skin): Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer and is usually curable when caught early. Learn its warning signs, how fast it spreads, how dermatologists treat it, and when to get
- [Hives (Urticaria): Common Causes and How to Stop the Itch](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/hives-urticaria-causes): Hives, or urticaria, are raised itchy welts that often appear without warning. A family physician explains the common triggers, safe ways to calm the itch, when welts signal an emergency, and how Cana
- [Melasma: Why It Happens and How to Treat It Safely](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/melasma-causes-treatment): Melasma is a common, stubborn form of facial pigmentation triggered by sun, heat, and hormones. A dermatologist explains why it happens, the treatments that actually work, and how to fade it safely wi
- [Ringworm (Tinea): How to Identify and Treat Fungal Skin Infections](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/ringworm-tinea-treatment): Ringworm is not a worm. It is a fungal infection (tinea) that usually clears with an over-the-counter antifungal cream in two to four weeks. Here is how to recognize it, treat it correctly, and know w
- [Actinic Keratosis: Causes, Treatment, and When It Becomes Precancer](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/actinic-keratosis-causes-treatment): Actinic keratosis, also called solar keratosis, is a rough, scaly patch caused by long-term sun exposure. Dermatologist Mohsen Khoddami explains the causes, treatment options, and the warning signs th
- [Seborrheic Keratosis vs Melanoma: How to Tell the Difference](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/seborrheic-keratosis-vs-melanoma): Seborrheic keratoses are benign and melanoma is dangerous, yet they can look alike. A dermatologist explains how to tell them apart, the warning signs that need a check, and how Canadians can get a sk
- [Keratosis Pilaris: Why You Get Chicken Skin and How to Smooth It](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/keratosis-pilaris-treatment): Keratosis pilaris is the harmless "chicken skin" that causes rough bumps on the arms, thighs, and cheeks. A DermaDex family physician explains what causes it, the ingredients that actually smooth it, 
- [Basal Cell Carcinoma: Signs, What It Looks Like, and Treatment](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/basal-cell-carcinoma-signs-treatment): Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and one of the most curable. A DermaDex dermatologist explains what BCC looks like, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options 
- [Rosacea Triggers and Treatments: 2025 Update](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/rosacea-triggers-and-treatments-2025-update): Rosacea affects roughly 3% of Canadians, yet most patients go years without a clear trigger map or treatment plan. This guide covers the latest evidence on rosacea flare-up triggers, topical and oral 
- [Psoriasis Treatment Options: A 2025 Patient Guide](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/psoriasis-treatment-options-a-2025-patient-guide): From corticosteroid creams to IL-23 biologics, this dermatologist-written guide covers every tier of psoriasis treatment available to Canadian patients in 2025, including what provincial drug plans ty
- [Acne in Adults: What the 2025 Research Says](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/acne-in-adults-what-the-2025-research-says): Adult acne affects up to 15% of women over 25. This article breaks down what 2025 clinical research says about causes, hormonal triggers, and the most effective treatment options available in Canada.
- [Eczema in Winter: Why Canadian Skin Suffers October to March](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/eczema-in-winter-why-canadian-skin-suffers-october-to-march): Canadian winters strip moisture from skin faster than almost any other climate. This guide explains why atopic dermatitis flares between October and March and what a dermatologist recommends to manage
- [5 Common Skin Conditions in Canadian Adults](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/5-common-skin-conditions-in-canadian-adults): Acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and contact dermatitis are among the most prevalent skin conditions affecting Canadian adults. This article covers symptoms, Canadian prevalence data, and evidence-ba
- [Understanding Melanoma: The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer Detection](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/understanding-melanoma-the-abcdes-of-skin-cancer-detection): The ABCDE rule gives you a structured way to examine moles for melanoma warning signs. Dr. Mohsen Khoddami explains each letter and what to do if a mole concerns you.

### Prevention
- [Mole Mapping and Total Body Photography: Who Actually Needs It](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/mole-mapping-total-body-photography): Mole mapping and total body photography promise earlier melanoma detection, but they are not for everyone. A Canadian family physician explains how the imaging works, who truly benefits, what the evid
- [Sunscreen Science: SPF, UVA, UVB, and the Canadian Climate](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/sunscreen-science-spf-uva-uvb-and-the-canadian-climate): SPF 30 blocks 97% of UVB rays; SPF 50 blocks 98%. This Canadian sunscreen guide explains the difference, covers UVA vs. UVB protection, and tells you what the UV index means for your skin.
- [How to Perform a Monthly Self-Skin Check Step by Step](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/how-to-perform-a-monthly-self-skin-check-step-by-step): A monthly self skin check at home takes less than 10 minutes and can catch melanoma and other skin cancers at their most treatable stage. Follow this step-by-step skin self exam guide from a board-rev

### AI & Technology
- [How AI Skin Checks Work and What They Can (and Cannot) Do](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/how-ai-skin-checks-work): AI skin checks use machine learning to flag moles and rashes that need a closer look. DermaDex's CTO explains how the models work, how accurate they really are, what they cannot do, and how to use one
- [Dermoscopy Explained: How Dermatologists See Below the Surface](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/dermoscopy-explained): Dermoscopy lets clinicians see pigment patterns and blood vessels beneath the skin using a dermatoscope. Here is how it works, what a Canadian appointment looks like, how it helps catch melanoma early
- [Year in Review: Canadian Dermatology AI in 2025](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/year-in-review-dermadex-2025): 2025 saw AI-assisted dermatology move from academic research toward early clinical adoption across Canada, with clearer regulatory guidance from Health Canada and continued documentation of specialist
- [Federated Learning for Multi-Clinic Dermatology AI: How It Works and Why It Matters](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/why-we-chose-federated-learning-for-multi-clinic-ai): Training AI on thousands of skin images without moving a single file off-clinic servers is one of the central design problems in medical AI. Federated learning is the approach the research community h
- [How Skin Lesion Classifiers Are Built: Architecture & Training](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/building-our-skin-lesion-classifier-architecture-and-training): A technical primer on how skin lesion classification CNNs work — from the HAM10000 benchmark dataset to architecture tradeoffs, class imbalance solutions, and published validation results from peer-re
- [What Confidence Scores Mean in AI Skin Diagnosis](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/what-confidence-scores-mean-in-ai-skin-diagnosis): When an AI skin analysis tool reports 87% confidence, that number has a specific statistical meaning with several important caveats. This article explains how machine learning confidence scores work, 
- [Training AI on Diverse Skin Tones: Fitzpatrick I-VI](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/training-ai-on-diverse-skin-tones-fitzpatrick-i-vi): AI-powered dermatology tools are only as fair as the data they train on. This article explains how the Fitzpatrick scale guides dataset diversity efforts and what gaps still exist for darker skin type
- [Why Skin Tone Matters in AI Dermatology Models](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/why-skin-tone-matters-in-ai-dermatology-models): Artificial intelligence (AI) dermatology tools trained mostly on lighter skin tones perform worse for patients with darker complexions. Understanding the Fitzpatrick scale and dataset diversity gaps i
- [How Computer Vision Models Detect Skin Conditions: A Technical Primer](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/how-computer-vision-models-detect-skin-conditions-a-technical-primer): Convolutional Neural Networks trained on hundreds of thousands of dermoscopy images can now classify skin lesions at accuracy levels that match or exceed general practitioners. This primer explains th

### Healthcare Access
- [When Should You See a Dermatologist Instead of Your Family Doctor?](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/dermatologist-vs-family-doctor): Most skin problems are handled by a family doctor, but some need a specialist. A Canadian family physician explains the red flags, how referrals and wait times work, and how to get a faster skin asses
- [Skin Cancer Screening in Canada: Where and How to Get Checked](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/skin-cancer-screening-canada): Skin cancer screening means a clinician checks your skin for suspicious spots. Here is where to get a full body skin check in Canada, what happens, how long you may wait, what provincial plans cover, 
- [Reducing Dermatology Wait Times: Ontario Pilot Findings](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/reducing-dermatology-wait-times-ontario-pilot-findings): Ontario has run several regional pilots aimed at cutting dermatology wait times through eConsult and teledermatology triage. This article examines what those pilots found, which models cut waits the m
- [The State of Dermatology Access in Canada in 2024](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/the-state-of-dermatology-access-in-canada-in-2024): Canadians waiting for a dermatologist face some of the longest specialist delays in the country. This article examines why wait times are growing, which provinces are hardest hit, and what options pat

### Telemedicine
- [Rural Healthcare in Canada: How Telehealth Closes the Gap](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/rural-healthcare-in-canada-how-telehealth-closes-the-gap): Over 6 million Canadians live in rural or remote areas where specialist wait times and travel distances are far worse than in cities. Telehealth is narrowing that divide. Here is what the evidence sho
- [Teledermatology vs In-Person Visits: When to Choose Which](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/teledermatology-vs-in-person-visits-when-to-choose-which): Both teledermatology and in-person dermatology visits have clear strengths. This guide breaks down which option fits which condition, and when you genuinely need to be in the room.

### Compliance & Security
- [How Patient Skin Photos Should Be Stored: Encryption and PHIPA Basics](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/storing-patient-skin-photos-phipa): Skin photos taken for dermatology are personal health information under PHIPA. This guide covers how clinics should encrypt, store, restrict access to, and delete patient skin images, plus where the d
- [Is It Safe to Upload Skin Photos to an App? Privacy in Canada](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/skin-photo-app-privacy-canada): Uploading a mole or rash photo to an app raises a real privacy question. Learn how Canada's PIPEDA and provincial PHIPA rules protect medical images, how to spot a secure skin photo app, and the five 
- [Audit Logging in Healthcare Apps: What PHIPA Requires](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/audit-logging-in-healthcare-apps-what-phipa-requires): The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) mandates audit logs for every electronic health record access in Ontario. This guide breaks down what fields to capture, how long to retain logs,
- [Encrypting Patient Images at Rest and in Transit](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/encrypting-patient-images-at-rest-and-in-transit): Healthcare providers handling dermatology images must encrypt patient data both at rest and in transit to meet PHIPA and PIPEDA requirements. This guide explains the standards, tools, and implementati
- [PHIPA, PIPEDA, and Skin Health Data: What Patients Should Know](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/phipa-pipeda-and-skin-health-data-what-patients-should-know): Two federal and provincial privacy laws govern how dermatologists and AI-assisted tools handle your skin health data in Canada. Here is what they protect, where they differ, and what you can do if som

### Operations
- [Integrating an AI Dermatology Tool with OSCAR EMR and Telus PS Suite](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/integrating-dermadex-with-oscar-emr-and-telus-ps-suite): Canadian clinics running OSCAR EMR or Telus PS Suite face common interoperability challenges when connecting a specialist dermatology tool. This guide explains the technical approach, compliance requi
- [Building a Dermatology Workflow That Doesn't Burn Out Staff](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/building-a-dermatology-workflow-that-doesnt-burn-out-staff): Staff burnout is a staffing crisis in slow motion. This guide walks through the operational levers dermatology clinic managers can pull, from scheduling design to documentation load, to protect their 

### Patient Education
- [Photo Quality Guide: Take Better Skin Photos at Home](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog/photo-quality-guide-take-better-skin-photos-at-home): Clear skin photos help your dermatologist see exactly what you see. This guide covers lighting, distance, focus, and scale so your images are useful from the first upload.

## Optional
- [Sitemap](https://www.dermadex.ca/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable URL index.
- [RSS](https://www.dermadex.ca/blog): Blog index (HTML).