Digital 3D total-body photography has proven effective in monitoring nevi through a study with adults in Southeast Queensland, Australia, who underwent the imaging process every six months for three years. Participant feedback, taken at the 18 and 36-month marks, showed high levels of trust (around 70%) and comfort with the technology, although there was a slight decline in comfort levels over time. Most participants (94%) expressed a willingness to use the technology if commercially available, reflecting strong perceived value despite the high comfort and trust levels; however, the adoption of 3D total-body photography faces several barriers. Approximately half of the participants raised concerns about the technology’s ability to detect and monitor suspicious lesions, digital privacy issues, costs, and travel requirements for accessing the service. These concerns highlight the need for addressing such barriers to boost patient confidence and support the broader clinical use of this innovative diagnostic tool, which shows significant promise for enhancing dermatological care.

Reference: Horsham C, O’Hara M, Sanjida S, et al. The Experience of 3D Total-Body Photography to Monitor Nevi: Results From an Australian General Population-Based Cohort Study. JMIR Dermatol. 2022 Jun 20;5(2):e37034. doi: 10.2196/37034. PMID: 37632874; PMCID: PMC10334884.