This startup is issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions
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People in Utah can now use AI to get a prescription for acne treatment. On Monday, healthcare startup Nolla Health announced that users in the state can scan their faces using its app, allowing its AI system to analyze acne severity and autonomously write a prescription, as reported earlier by Bloom
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A sleek, modern dermatologist's office with high-tech equipment, including a large touchscreen monitor. A patient, wearing a white coat with an acne-ridden face, looks puzzled while a digital avatar on the screen suggests an acne treatment prescription.
Caption: AI just prescribed you more acne.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
The advent of AI-generated acne prescriptions marks a fascinating intersection of technology and healthcare, offering a seamless and accessible experience for users. However, it also raises important questions about the tactile and emotional aspects of seeking medical advice, reminding us that personal touch and human empathy still play crucial roles in health care.
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Panel 1
*Setting: A bedroom, morning. A young woman stands in front of her mirror, holding her phone with the Nolla Health app open. The phone screen shows a camera feed of her face, with various acne spots highlighted in green and yellow dots.* Woman (looking at the screen)
Woman: Let’s see what Dr. AI thinks about my skin today...
Panel 2
*Setting: Same bedroom, a few moments later. The woman looks puzzled as the app displays a detailed analysis of her skin condition, complete with a prescription for a specific medication. The screen now shows a cartoon avatar of a friendly robot doctor with a stethoscope.* Woman (reading the prescription)
Woman: Acne Gel RX-123... and a recommendation for daily face yoga? 🤔
Panel 3
*Setting: The same bedroom, a little later. The woman is smiling and holding her phone, looking pleased with herself. The app screen shows a completed prescription, a thumbs-up, and a message: * Woman (smiling)
Setting: Your prescription is ready. Please see your healthcare provider for pickup.
Woman: Great, now I just need to convince my dermatologist that AI knows more than them... (laughs, shakes head) Tech, amirite?
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