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As artificial intelligence continues reshaping beauty, health, and preventive care, French health-tech startup Skinmed is bringing a practical, human-centered innovation to the global stage at the 2026 CES Las Vegas event.
Blending AI Technology, medical-grade imaging, and board-certified dermatologists, Skinmed is transforming how people detect and manage concerns, delivering clinical diagnoses in under 48 hours through local pharmacies.
At a time when dermatologists are scarce and skin cancer rates are rising worldwide, the company's model positions AI Beauty and Health not as futuristic tech, but as everyday accessible care.
AI Technology Meets Dermatology at Your Neighbourhood Pharmacy
Skinmed's approach starts with convenience.
Patients simply walk into a Skinmed-enabled pharmacy, where a trained pharmacist captures high-definition images of their skin concern using a medical-grade dermoscopy system paired with an iPhone-based app. The screening takes less than five minutes and requires no preparation,
The precision imaging system reveals:
- Irregular borders
- subtle color variations
- early melanoma indicators
- skin abnormalities invisible to the naked eye
By bringing clinical dermatology tools into local pharmacies, Skinmed removes long wait times that often delay early detection, a critical factor in skin health outcomes.
AI Innovation with Human Expertise: How Skinmed's Diagnosis Works
At the heart of Skinmed's platform is Skinan, the company's proprietary AI Innovation engine, developed since 2010 by former CNRS researchers and trained on more than 100,000 clinically validated dermatology images.
Within seconds of upload, the AI performs a pre-analysis, flagging risk patterns linked to:
- melanoma
- basal cell carcinoma
- squamous cell carcinoma
- other common skin conditions
But Skinmed deliberately avoids full automation.
Unlike many AI diagnostic tools, the AI never delivers the final diagnosis.
Instead, every case is reviewed by board-certified dermatologists registered with French medical authorities (RPPS). Importantly, dermatologists assess images independently- without seeing the AI's recommendation -ensuring unbiased clinical judgement.
This hybrid system combines AI speed with medical accountability, creating a safer and more reliable standard for AI Beauty and Health technology.
Results in 48 Hours: Simplifying Skincare and Health Decisions
Within two days, patients receive a comprehensive dermatologist report through their pharmacy.
Rather than impersonal emails or complex medical portals, pharmacists walk patients through findings, risk levels, recommended next steps and referrals if needed.
The model turns pharmacies into trusted skin and skincare access points, helping communities receive timely advice without having to navigate the overwhelming healthcare systems.
From Southwest France to 2026 CES Las Vegas
Hosted annually in Las Vegas, CES is widely regarded as the world's most influential technology trade show, where startups, global brands, investors, and media unveil breakthrough innovations shaping the future of consumer tech, healthcare, and AI. For emerging companies like Skinmed, the CES event provides a global platform to showcase AI-driven health solutions, build partnerships, and accelerate international expansion.
Skinmed's rapid adoption signals growing demand for tech-enabled preventive dermatology. The platform is already deployed in 900 pharmacies across France, and now the company is expanding internationally.
At the 2026 CES Las Vegas event, Skinmed showcased its AI-enhanced dermatology solution at Eureka Park, the hub for breakthrough startups. The team also attended the J.P Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco that was held from January 12 to 15, to explore partnerships and investment opportunities.
For founders Jennifer Gauthier and Olivier Delwante, the mission is straightforward: democratize dermatology access.
"We didn't set out to disrupt dermatology. We set out to democratize it," says Gauthier.
Backed by scientific leadership from Bernard Fertil, former Director of Research at CNRS, the company aims to scale globally while maintaining clinical-grade standards.
The Bigger Picture: AI Beauty and Health Goes Preventive
As AI Technology continues influencing beauty, skincare, and health, Skinmed represents a shift toward prevention rather than reaction.
Instead of waiting months for a specialist appointment, consumers gain:
- faster screening
- early detection
- local access
- medically validated results
In an industry where timing can save lives, this fusion of AI Innovation, dermatology, and pharmacy-based care could redefine how everyday skincare intersects with serious health monitoring.
At CES 2026, Skinmed didn't just present a device, it showcased a new healthcare model where skin health is accessible, immediate, and powered by both AI and human expertise.
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