DermAI

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DermAI dermatologist report PDF

Inspiration

Tracking changes in skin moles is a key part of dermatology, but doing so manually is tedious. Photos get buried in the camera roll, organization is messy, and remembering to log progress month after month is easy to forget. DermAI was created to solve this problem with structure, consistency, and intelligence.

What it does

DermAI provides users with a modern, intuitive interface to track and analyze skin changes over time. By combining streamlined photo management with AI-powered insights, it helps users stay on top of their dermatology goals and build a clear history they can share with professionals when needed.

How we built it

We developed DermAI with a modern stack:

FastAPI (Python) for the API backend
React Native for cross-platform native mobile development
MongoDB for secure, scalable data storage
Docker for containerization and deployment
LaTeX for professional PDF report generation

Challenges we ran into

This was our first experience with React Native, and deploying to mobile devices proved tricky. The lack of live reloading at times slowed our iteration speed, making UI adjustments more frustrating than expected. Still, we pushed through and got it running smoothly.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

In just two days, we built a full, sleek, and functional mobile app—complete with backend integration and a polished interface. We’re especially proud of how cohesive the experience feels given the time constraints.

What we learned

Working with React Native is not as straightforward as React for the web. The learning curve was real, but it taught us how to debug across mobile environments and structure code more carefully to adapt to cross-platform needs.