Metaoptima specializes in using AI in the specialty of dermatology and aims to introduce “intelligent dermatology” and skin analytics with its products. In this article, we will briefly discuss Metaoptima and its products i.e. MoleScope II & TrikoScope, and services i.e. DermEngine, Visual Search and Teledermatology.

Introduction to Metaoptima

Metaoptima is a Vancouver-based company that was founded in 2012. Metaoptima’ aims to develop intelligent dermatology software and hardware, which assist healthcare professionals in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

DermEngine

DermEngine is Metaoptima’s flagship service, designed to streamline the dermatology workflow and improve patient care. It is a cloud-based dermatology platform that uses AI, more precisely “Computer Vision” to assist in the early detection of skin cancer and other dermatological conditions.

With DermEngine, dermatologists as well as primary care physicians can access patient data, track changes in skin lesions in follow-up cases, and collaborate with colleagues for second opinions. It also includes features like automated total body photography, lesion tracking, and teledermatology.

MoleScope II

MoleScope II is a handheld dermatoscope developed by Metaoptima. It attaches to a mobile phone to capture magnified images of moles and other skin lesions. It uses cross-polarized light and a high-resolution camera to capture detailed images.

It allows healthcare providers to monitor changes in size, shape, & color of moles over time helping in the early detection of melanoma formation.

Cost

The molescope II device costs $ 299.

TrikoScope

TrichoScope is specifically designed for the analysis of hair and scalp conditions. It captures high-resolution images of the scalp and hair follicles.

It can help diagnose and monitor conditions such as alopecia, hair loss, and different scalp disorders. The device helps analyze hair density, thickness, and scalp health.

Cost

The Trikoscope device also costs $ 299.

Tele-Dermatology

With DermEngine’s tele-dermatology capabilities, healthcare providers can conduct virtual consultations and assessments with patients. This service increases accessibility to dermatological care and facilitates timely diagnosis and treatment, particularly in underserved or remote areas.

Visual Search

Visual Search is an educational tool offered by DermEngine based on the concept of content-based image retrieval (CBIR), which provides similar dermoscopic images to the user’s submitted image. This product uses AI to analyze visual features such as color, shape, and pattern, searching through a vast database of thousands of labeled dermoscopic images. Ultimately assisting medical professionals in making better and more informed clinical decisions.

Conclusion

Metaoptima is trying its best to introduce AI in dermatology with its innovative products. DermEngine, MoleScope II, and TrichoScope offer the latest technologies to healthcare professionals, enabling them to provide accurate diagnoses, monitor skin conditions, and improve patient care.