Will AI Replace Dermatologists?

Conduct complete skin examinations.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, or skin cancer.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Record patients' health histories.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or antibiotics.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, or endocrinologic tests.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, or comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Conduct clinical or basic research.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, or microdermabrasion.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.