DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today the expansion of access to its telehealth application, DermTech Connect, from eight states to 44 states, encompassing approximately 95% of the U.S. population. The mobile app provides improved access to an independent dermatologist, allowing users to choose when to have a mole evaluated by a dermatologist without a trip to a doctor’s office.
Patients using DermTech Connect can take a picture of a mole and submit the photo to an independent dermatologist for evaluation for a low-cost consultation fee. A personalized recommendation from the dermatologist can be securely accessed by the patient, typically within 48 hours. If warranted, the dermatologist may order the DermTech Melanoma Test for the patient. The proprietary test uses DermTech’s Smart Stickers™ to non-invasively and painlessly lift skin cells from the surface of the skin, which are then sent to DermTech’s laboratory to be tested for the presence of genomic markers associated with melanoma. A patient sample is self-collected with virtual supervision by qualified, certified personnel. Melanoma is one of the most aggressive and deadliest forms of skin cancer, and early detection is critical to ensure higher survivability rates.
“DermTech Connect aligns with our mission to make early melanoma detection as simple and convenient as possible,” said John Dobak, M.D., CEO of DermTech. “Teledermatology is a rapidly expanding area of telehealth and we believe easy-to-use apps like DermTech Connect will help increase access to dermatologic care. With the app, patients can submit a photo of a suspicious mole typically in as little as five minutes, instead of having to wait weeks or, in many cases, months for an in-person appointment.”
DermTech Connect is now available in all states except Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Vermont and the District of Columbia.
The DermTech Connect app can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores. To learn more about DermTech, visit https://dermtech.com/.
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