On average, a person has between 10 and 40 moles. Over the years, some of these moles may disappear, change in appearance or size, or the number of moles on our body may increase.
One of the biggest causes of this is sun exposure. Spending excessive time under the sun can cause moles to grow and change shape.
Increasing the number of moles on the body has been shown to increase the risk of skin cancer, according to research. People with more than 100 moles on their bodies are more likely to develop skin cancer.
Due to the widespread use of techniques such as laser mole removal and the health risks they pose, mole removal is becoming more common around the world.
Artificial intelligence, on the other hand, has led to a major revolution in detecting dangerous moles, as it has in diagnosing many diseases.
For example, according to the results of a study conducted by the National Cancer Institute, artificial intelligence is more reliable than dermatologists in detecting the risks posed by moles when using a dermoscope.
Additionally, according to research published on Pubmed, AI enables the earlier detection of dangerous moles.
Why Does AI Make More Accurate Predictions?
The biggest advantage of artificial intelligence over human intelligence is its ability to be trained with tens of thousands of data sets and make evaluations by recalling this data when needed.
Artificial intelligence can process much more data and draw conclusions than human intelligence, whereas humans are limited in this area. Analyzing tens of thousands of images individually is far beyond human intelligence and capacity.
On the other hand, artificial intelligence can easily identify complex connections between thousands of images and make new inferences.
One of its greatest strengths is its ability to repeat the same processes for days without fatigue.
Can Artificial Intelligence Save More Lives?
The 5-year survival rate in melanoma is over 99% with early diagnosis, but this rate decreases if the disease spreads. The increase in early diagnoses thanks to AI algorithms indicates that artificial intelligence can save more lives.
Moreover, AI makes it easier to track moles. For example, with the widespread use of phone applications developed for this purpose, after analyzing moles, the app reminds users to take pictures at regular intervals and notifies them of any changes in the moles. This can eliminate the need to visit the doctor constantly and help facilitate early diagnosis.
Superpower: Artificial Intelligence + Human
Rather than relying solely on AI, its true potential is realized when it is integrated with human intelligence.
Humans have certain advantages over AI, primarily intuitive thinking, the ability to empathize with patients, and the ability to interpret treatment options while considering emotional factors.
When these human strengths are combined with the ability of artificial intelligence to analyze millions of data points, it creates a superpower.
The Future of AI in Dermatology
In the future, major advances in machine learning and deep learning algorithms are expected. As more data becomes available and artificial intelligence is better trained, early detection times for dangerous moles will improve, as they have for many diseases.
