Health & Medicinearticle2026-09-29

AI Dermatology's Unfulfilled Promise: Why Early Melanoma Detection Remains Unverified

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Abstract

A growing number of artificial intelligence (AI) systems for melanoma diagnosis now match dermatologist-level performance. Early detection is a driving factor, yet it is rarely validated beyond aggregate diagnostic accuracy. More targeted studies are necessary so these claims become verifiable and the promise of early detection can actually be delivered to patient care.

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View paper (DOI)Open access versionOpenAlexInternational Journal of DermatologyPublished 2026-09-29

Authors: Tim J. Zeuner, Titus Josef Brinker

Institutions: Heidelberg University, University Hospital Heidelberg, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University