# Acne Treatment Apps Spruce Health's Acne Treatment Method Uses Selfies to Customize Plans By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-treatment-method References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/09/mobile-app-treats-acne-remote-dermatologist.html) & [sprucehealth](https://www.sprucehealth.com/) Spruce Health uses an app as the form of an [acne treatment method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrier-clear-treatment) to provide people with [personalized plans to help improve skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-yoga-app-luvly). Rather than having to book a visit with a dermatologist and go to see them in person, the app makes it so that you can simply take a photo of yourself and receive a [consultation from a doctor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-digital-coach). Alongside selfies, users of this app are asked to answer a few questions on the conditions of their acne, in order to better inform dermatologists. So far, there are over 10 board-certified doctors to consult with the app, who will provide a custom treatment plan to you within 24 hours. If medication is suggested, the app even makes it so that a doctor can send a prescription to a pharmacy nearby. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Dermatology Consulting:** Develop apps that provide virtual access to dermatology professionals for personalized skin treatment plans. - **Artificial Intelligence-assisted Acne Treatment:** Use AI to analyze skin conditions based on users' uploaded photos and provide personalized recommendations for acne treatment. - **At-home Skin Care Solutions:** Offer users self-help solutions for their skin problems, from acne treatment to personalized skincare routines. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Develop healthtech apps and software that harness the power of machine learning and AI to provide virtual care solutions that help reduce the need to visit physical health facilities. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Partner with healthtech startups to develop on-demand prescription medication delivery solutions via mobile apps. - **Beauty:** Incorporate AI into beauty tech to provide personalized skincare recommendations and solutions through mobile apps and devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Acne Treatment Primers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayprimerx.md) - [Skincare-Focused Digital Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-service.md) - [AI-Powered Skin Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-skin-quiz.md) - [Rapid Acne Treatment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solawave-bye-acne.md) - [Referral-Only Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-reality.md) - [AI Facial Treatment Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-pro-aesthetic-simulator.md) - [AI Skincare Consultant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-chat.md) - [Custom Prescription Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rx-treatment.md) - [Dermatology-Backed Skincare Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-digital-coach.md)