Frequently Asked Questions
Who reviews my scans?
A board-certified dermatologist reviews all scans and provides a full dermatologic assessment.
The dermatologist will also assist you in monitoring your skin health including recommending the cadence for future visits and, if necessary, advising on further testing or treatment.
The dermatologist will also assist you in monitoring your skin health including recommending the cadence for future visits and, if necessary, advising on further testing or treatment.
What does a SkinBit assessment include?
Your visit is a 20-minute, in-person imaging session run by a trained technician. You don't need a dermatologist appointment to be scanned. Afterward, a board-certified dermatologist reviews your images and delivers a written assessment in the SkinBit app, typically within 48 hours. If you'd like to talk it through, or if the dermatologist flags something worth discussing, you can request a call or video consult with a SkinBit dermatologist. If follow-up or a biopsy is recommended, we'll connect you with a local dermatologist from our network or refer you to a dermatologist of your choosing.
Will I speak with the dermatologist?
Your results come first as a written assessment in the SkinBit app. From there you can request a call or video consult with a SkinBit dermatologist to discuss them. If something needs attention, we'll help arrange follow-up with a local dermatologist or one of your choosing.
What if something needs a biopsy?
If further treatments or examinations are necessary, SkinBit will refer you to our local network of dermatologists for priority treatment, or to a dermatologist or physician of your choosing.
Is SkinBit a medical service?
Yes. SkinBit has two parts. The imaging system captures and organizes standardized photographs of your skin. It does not diagnose anything. Board-certified dermatologists practicing through SkinBit California PC or SkinBit Florida PLLC, independent physician-owned practices, then review those images and provide a dermatologic assessment, including recommendations for monitoring or referral. Those dermatologists are licensed in the state where you are seen and are responsible for all clinical decisions. After your scan you have full access to your SkinBit data, which you can take to any dermatologist or physician of your choosing.
Can I take my record to my own doctor?
Yes, you have complete ownership of all data recorded during your SkinBit session, and it is made readily available for you to keep as your own record and share with your medical care professional.
Is SkinBit HIPAA compliant?
Yes. We follow HIPAA practices to protect your health information, with patient consent, data security and patient data ownership designed to meet the standards of an enterprise and health-system partner network.
Is there any danger of radiation or UV exposure during a SkinBit exam?
SkinBit uses a precision, high-resolution camera and controlled visible light. It does not expose you to ionizing radiation or UV, and scans can be repeated as often as your dermatologist recommends.
How is my data stored and made available?
All your data are encrypted in our servers and can only be seen by you or your doctor. You are able to access and share your data through your SkinBit account via our mobile application or website.
What if my membership lapses? Is all my data lost?
Your records remain available for download after your membership ends. See our Privacy Policy for the retention period.
Do you take insurance?
SkinBit membership is not billed to insurance. Some members are able to use FSA or HSA funds, but eligibility depends on your plan and may require documentation from a physician. Check with your plan administrator before assuming your membership is covered.
Do I need to see my dermatologist or doctor for a referral prior to visiting Skinbit?
No, you do not need a referral. You can sign up and schedule your scan at your convenience.
Do I need to be naked for my exam?
You can be as covered or uncovered as you wish. Please note that the camera can only see skin that it interacts with directly, so uncover all areas you want scanned.
You will be given a robe after changing out of your clothes and will be alone in the room for the scan, paging the technician remotely when you are ready to start.
We recommend that you also remove any makeup. A changing space is available in your room for easy dressing, including a space to reapply makeup
You will be given a robe after changing out of your clothes and will be alone in the room for the scan, paging the technician remotely when you are ready to start.
We recommend that you also remove any makeup. A changing space is available in your room for easy dressing, including a space to reapply makeup
What does a SkinBit scan not do?
SkinBit images the skin surface the camera can see directly. Areas that are covered during your scan are not imaged, and neither are areas the camera cannot reach, including the scalp, between the toes and fingers, under the nails, and mucosal and genital skin.
No imaging test finds every skin cancer. A SkinBit scan is not a substitute for an in-person full-body skin examination by a dermatologist, and it does not detect conditions below the skin surface. If you notice a new or changing spot between visits, contact a dermatologist rather than waiting for your next scan.
No imaging test finds every skin cancer. A SkinBit scan is not a substitute for an in-person full-body skin examination by a dermatologist, and it does not detect conditions below the skin surface. If you notice a new or changing spot between visits, contact a dermatologist rather than waiting for your next scan.
Can a SkinBit scan miss something?
Yes. No imaging test finds every skin cancer, and neither does an in-person skin exam.
SkinBit images the skin surface the camera can see directly, so covered areas, the scalp, between the fingers and toes, under the nails, and mucosal and genital skin are not captured. Some cancers are not visible on the surface at all.
A SkinBit scan supplements, and does not replace, an in-person full-body skin examination by a dermatologist. If you notice a new, changing, bleeding or non-healing spot between visits, contact a dermatologist right away rather than waiting for your next scan.
SkinBit images the skin surface the camera can see directly, so covered areas, the scalp, between the fingers and toes, under the nails, and mucosal and genital skin are not captured. Some cancers are not visible on the surface at all.
A SkinBit scan supplements, and does not replace, an in-person full-body skin examination by a dermatologist. If you notice a new, changing, bleeding or non-healing spot between visits, contact a dermatologist right away rather than waiting for your next scan.
Is SkinBit FDA cleared?
No. Here's what that means. SkinBit's imaging system captures and organizes photographs of your skin; it does not diagnose. Every scan is read by a board-certified dermatologist licensed in the state where you're seen, and that dermatologist makes every clinical decision about your care. We are engaged with the FDA on the pathway for future software features, and we will not offer any automated assessment until it is authorized.
The SkinBit imaging system documents the surface of your skin and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Skin cancer screening and diagnosis are performed by a licensed dermatologist. Clinical services are provided by SkinBit California PC and SkinBit Florida PLLC, independent physician-owned practices. SkinBit, Inc. provides the imaging technology and does not practice medicine.