Absolut Skin, a dermatology-led skincare and health-technology platform, has announced its partnership with VisualDx, to bring artificial intelligence (AI) powered skin condition identification and trusted medical resources to thousands of users across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean via the Absolut Skin mobile app.

According to Dr Thomas, the merger promotes efficiency for users to access quality dermatology-related information and treatment.

“Access to specialist dermatologic care across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean remains limited, with many people waiting months to see a dermatologist — or never seeing one at all. At the same time, misinformation and harmful do-it-yourself (DIY) skin treatments are on the rise,” the Absolut Skin chief executive officer (CEO) said.

He continued, “This collaboration with VisualDx brings clinical-grade intelligence directly to users’ smartphones, empowering them to better understand and manage their skin concerns early. It bridges the gap between clinical dermatology and consumer wellness, while still ensuring expert care is just a few taps away through our telemedicine platform.”

VisualDx is the global leader in diagnostic clinical decision support.

In a time when skin conditions have started to become more common in Jamaica, Dr Thomas underscored the timeliness of the merger to address this issue.

“Skin issues are far more common than most people realise. In Jamaica, we see a growing number of cases related to acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and eczema — especially among young adults and women. There’s also a troubling rise in complications from bleaching, misuse of over-the-counter steroid creams, and delayed treatment of serious conditions like melanoma. In underserved areas, poor access to specialist care means many people turn to social media influencers or unregulated products for help. This often worsens the problem and leads to long-term skin damage. That’s why solutions like Absolut Skin — grounded in medical expertise — are urgently needed,” he reasoned.

Meanwhile, Art Papier, VisualDx’s CEO echoed sentiments about this revolutionary step in dermatology.

“We’re proud to support Absolut Skin’s mission to bridge the gap in dermatologic care for people of colour and under-represented communities,” Papier said, “Their innovation in combining AI, skincare and telemedicine is an exciting step forward in global dermatology.”

VisualDx is a leading clinical decision support tool used by more than half of United States (US) medical schools and over 2,300 hospitals and clinics worldwide.

The Absolut Skin mobile application will be available for free download on iOS and Android during the upcoming beta period.  More advanced AI features will be available through affordable silver and gold membership plans, while all beta testers get two months of premium access completely free.

There will be a full rollout and product availability beginning in Jamaica in the first quarter of 2026.

Expansion into additional Caribbean territories and the US is also planned for 2026.

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