Editor’s Note
This article highlights the growing integration of AI in personal skincare, driven by increased consumer demand for precise, data-driven beauty solutions. As technology bridges the gap between clinical expertise and daily routines, it prompts important discussions about accessibility, data privacy, and the evolving relationship between consumers and dermatological care.
Tokyo, Japan (November 25, 2022) – Perfect Corp., a provider of AI and AR technology solutions that encourages digital transformation (DX) in the beauty industry, has released its latest Global Beauty Trend Report, “The Rise of AI Skin Diagnosis Technology.” The report explores the growing consumer interest in skincare and, based on clinical trials conducted by Dr. Steven R. Feldman, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses the impact of AI skin diagnosis technology on the customer experience. It reveals why AI skin diagnosis technology can be a high-precision, cost-effective consultation solution for the dermatology clinic and esthetic salon industry.
Recent findings clearly show a rapid increase in consumers who value daily skincare routines. This trend accelerated during the pandemic, as many consumers turned to skincare as part of a self-care focused lifestyle while staying at home, aiming to alleviate stress. Consequently, interest in easy-to-use at-home AI skin diagnosis and analysis tools has also surged significantly. In 2022 alone, the skin diagnosis feature in Perfect Corp.’s “YouCam Makeup” app was used over 19 million times, indicating a trend where consumers are analyzing their skin condition and seeking a deeper understanding of the products needed for improvement.
The report details the findings of research by Dr. Steven Feldman, which compared Perfect’s AI skin diagnosis technology with actual dermatologist consultation results and imaging diagnostic systems commonly used in clinical settings. This research confirms that Perfect’s technology is a highly accurate tool viable for clinical use and can be effectively utilized as a tool to transform consultation methods in dermatology clinics and esthetic salons.
- Achieved Excellent Test-Retest Reliability: Evaluated using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach’s alpha as an internal consistency measure, excellent test-retest reliability (ICC > 0.90) was confirmed. Consistent and accurate results identifying the same skin concerns were obtained with each scan.
- High Correlation with Actual Physician Consultations: A high correlation with actual skin diagnoses performed by dermatologists was confirmed, demonstrating the precision and accuracy in recognizing skin concerns.
- High Correlation with Clinical Imaging Devices: Verification comparing AI skin diagnosis results with industry-standard clinical imaging devices was also conducted. The results confirmed a high correlation between Perfect’s technology and the clinical imaging system’s results for all measured skin concerns.
- Cost-Effective Solution with Smooth Implementation: It can be easily integrated into various devices and platforms and operated from patients’ smartphones or tablets. Compared to large-scale imaging processing equipment, it provides a more cost-effective solution.
- High-Speed Skin Analysis: It delivered results 20 times faster than a world-renowned clinical imaging system, providing accurate skin analysis instantly.
– Alice H. Chang, CEO of PERFECT Corp.