# Anonymous STD Assessment Apps STDTriage Enables Health Diagnosis Through Anonymous Photos By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-04-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stdtriage References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/in-sweden-potential-std-sufferers-condition-assessed-anonymous-photo-submissions/) & [stdtriage](http://stdtriage.com/) STDTriage is a service that lets potential STD carriers submit [anonymous photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-wellness1) of their intimate parts and get reliable [STD assessments within 24 hours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-assessment). Created by Sweden-based iDoc24 for the STD Awareness Month, the STDTriage app lets users escape the hassle of [embarrassing doctors visits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor) and get quick and affordable assessments without having to take time off of their responsibilities. Considering how much of a burden it is get an appointment from a specialist in the first place and to take time off of work to see a doctor, the app will surely get a lot of use. The service is incredibly helpful for teenagers who are timid and shy about visiting the doctors for this purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anonymous STD Diagnosis:** Apps like STDTriage enable reliable STD assessments through anonymous photographs, disrupting the traditional doctor-patient interaction. - **Remote Medical Consultations:** Services like STDTriage offer a convenient alternative to in-person doctor visits, creating opportunities for innovation in telemedicine. - **Increasing Awareness of Stds:** With apps like STDTriage, individuals can access accurate STD assessments more easily, encouraging the importance of regular testing and reducing transmission rates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telemedicine:** Providers of telemedicine services, such as virtual consultations and remote diagnosis, can leverage the success of STDTriage to increase the adoption of their services. - **Sexual Health:** Providers of sexual health services, including testing, treatment, and education, can utilize technology to improve accessibility, affordability, and discretion. - **Healthcare App Development:** The success of STDTriage highlights the potential for innovation in healthcare app development, creating opportunities for start-ups and established companies alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Menstrual-Mimicking STI Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daye.md) - [STI Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovehoney-and-tbd.md) - [Survey-Based Men's Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardr-app.md) - [In-Home STI Test Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-to-know-syphilis-test.md) - [HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-for-gay-black-men.md) - [Digital Recovery Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymous-health.md) - [Digital ED Coach Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regimen.md) - [On-Demand Telemedicine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planned-parenthood-direct.md) - [Sexless Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexless-social-app.md)