Do you think you have a skin condition? Google Lens can tell you

Google Lens has grown ever since Google announced it back in 2017. This extremely powerful AI-powered camera can ascertain the world around you and give you additional information on what you see. Now, a feature is coming that will let Google Lens tell you what skin condition you have.

This seems a bit over the top, but Google Lens has been able to perform a lot of crazy acts in the past. You have the ability to translate text in real time and get real-time help with your homework. Also, you can point the viewfinder at different objects, and Google will do a Google search on them.

Google Lens will be able to tell you what skin conditions you have

This news was announced via a Google blog post (via Android Police). If there’s some visible anomaly on your skin that worries you, then Google Lens might give you a light diagnosis of the condition.

Simply point Lens at the part of the skin you want it to analyze, and take a picture. Lens will then analyze the picture and cross-reference it with pictures of other skin samples with a similar-looking condition. Then, it will give you a list of possible conditions that you may have. You will choose the one that more closely matches your specific condition.

This could be a great way of getting insight into the skin conditions you have before having to go to the doctor. Most of us are familiar with the pain of going to the doctor and paying an exorbitant amount of money just to find out what the issue is (let alone getting the treatment).

You can use Lens for other forms of conditions such as hair loss, lines on your nails, Etc. So, this won’t only be exclusive to skin conditions.

A few things to know before you use this tool

Being able to check skin conditions using Google seems really helpful, but there are a few things you should know. Google has not released it just yet. We’re not sure when it’s going to launch, but we do expect it within the next couple of weeks.

Next, as with most services in the 21st century, using this feature will basically give lens consent to upload pictures of your skin condition to Google’s servers. Just keep that in mind. If you’re uncomfortable with that, then you may want to pass this feature up.

Lastly, while this technology is very advanced, it should not be used as a replacement for a legitimate diagnosis given by a doctor. It’s still recommended that you go to a licensed doctor Who can physically check the skin condition and provide medical assistance. Your skin condition could possibly be something much worse than it appears to be on the surface.