Frequently asked questions

Dermicus mobile application cannot be found on Appstore. It can only be downloaded from HockeyApp. In order to get access for HockeyApp, you need a login with a username and a password that you will receive from Gnosco’s administrator.

1. Start the iPhone, make sure you have an internet connection
2. Click on Safari application to open the browser
3. Go to page: https://rink.hockeyapp.net/users/sign_in. (If you already have HockeyApp bookmarked on your home screen, please click on the bookmark)
4. Log in HockeyApp with the username (email) and password that you have received from Gnosco’s system administrator. (Note: not the same as for login details as to Dermicus platform/application)
5. Click on “Dermicus”
6. Click on “Install” and then click “Install” again on the pop-up.
7. Go back to your phone’s home screen
8. Wait for the new application to be downloaded and installed.
9. Click on Dermicus, the application
10. If you get a pop-up screen with the message “trusting the developer…”, then go to Settings>General>Profiles & Device Management on your phone.
11. Click on “Gnosco AB”
12. Click on “Trust Gnosco AB
13. Verify by clicking once again on the pop-up
14. Go back to home screen
15. Dermicus application is now ready for use

Go to: https://app.dermicus.com and press on “Forgot Password” and enter the e-mail adress for your Dermicus account. If you still have a problem, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46 (0)760 405012

You can log in to the web browser https://app.dermicus.com and change it in your “Settings”.

1. Log in
2. Go to the “Settings” by clicking on your name in the menu
3. Your profile page will appear. Go to “Settings”
4. Create a new password in “Change Password” field
5. Repeat the new password
6. Click on “Save”
7. Log out by clicking on your name and choose Logout

You can login to the web browser https://app.dermicus.com/ and change it in “Settings”.

1. Log in
2. Go to the “Settings” by clicking on your name in the menu
3. Your profile page will appear. Go to “Settings”
4. Change your profile settings
5. Click “Save”
6. Log out by clicking on your name and choose Logout

Please verify that you have the correct username and password. If the problem persists, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Double check that the social security number is correct. Make sure it starts with 19XXXXXX-XXXX, and that all 12-digits are inserted. If the message still appears, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46 (0)760 405012

Double check that all mandatory information marked with a red star ( * ) are filled before you submit the diagnostic form.

If you are a user of Dermicus platform and application, you will find your patient cases at Dermicus platform on the web browser. Go to https://app.dermicus.com and log in using either SMS-code or your E-Service card (SITHS). For more information on how to log in, see the section below “How to use Dermicus web platform”.

Please try the following options:

1. Press the home button to re-attemp to log in.

Alternatively, you can also try to:

2. Delete Dermicus application, go to HockeyApp to download and re-install the application. Re-attempt to log in.

If the problem persists, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Go to https://app.dermicus.com – then save the webpage as a bookmark.

1. Select the Login method  = SMS
2. Enter your Email/ Username and Password
3. Click on Login
4. Wait for your SMS-code – It may take a few minutes for the first-time users
5. Enter the 4-digit code you received by SMS in the web browser
6. Log in

Go to https://app.dermicus.com – then save the webpage as a bookmark.

1. Insert your e-service card
2. Select the method for logging in = SITHS
3. Enter the security code for your e-service card
4. Log in

Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox web browsers can be used to access Dermicus Platform.

No, Dermicus Platform functions completely online with highly secure storage of images and data.

The server will log the user off when the browser is left idle for too long.

Yes, only on Dermicus Platform on the web browser.

1. Log in to Dermicus Platform https://app.dermicus.com
2. Go to “Consultations”
3. Click on a specific patient case
4. Click on “Print” in the upper menu

1. Log in to https://app.dermicus.com
2. Go to “Consultations”
3. Type in the patient’s personal number or the case number in the “Search” field
4. Click on the search sign

1. Log in to https://app.dermicus.com
2. Go to “Consultations”
3. Click on “Advanced search”
4. Choose the applicable dermatoscopic diagnosis/ Histopathological diagnosis
5. Click on Search sign

You have to submit a new patient form again through Dermicus mobile application.

No, patient cases can only be sent between Dermicus users. You are welcome to invite non-users to get access to Dermicus to review patient cases together.

Yes, integration with an existing EMR/EHR is possible. You can use Dermicus powerful application and features without replacing your entire system.

Yes, the platform works perfectly for documentation purposes.

Yes, Gnosco offers consulting services for diagnosing patient cases. Pease contact Gnosco AB for further details.

Put the charger in the phone and wait to see that a battery indicator is showing that the phone is charging. This might take a couple of minutes. You can always hold the start button on the side for some time and the phone will restart. If nothing happens, please contact your system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Please try the following options:

1. Press the home button to log in again.

Alternatively, you can also try to:

2. Delete Dermicus application, go to HockeyApp to download and re-install the application. Re-attempt to log in.

If the problem persists, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Try to restart the application by logging in again. If the problem persists, please contact the system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

If you have lost your SIM-card pin code, please contact your system administrator or Gnosco’s Administrator.support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Please contact the system administrator immediately. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Normally it is NOT needed to update your phone’s operating system. If your system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator requests updating your phone’s operating system, you will get a detailed description on how to update.

No, updates of the iPhone’s operating system will not affect the function of Dermicus application. If any problem occurs, please contact your system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator. support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

If you get a notification from your system administrator or Gnosco’s administrator that you should update your Dermicus mobile application, please follow the steps below:

1. Start with deleting the existing application by holding your finger on the icon of Dermicus mobile applicaton.
2. When the icon starts vibrating, a cross sign appears in the upper left corner. Click on the cross sign and delete the Dermicus icon.
3. Click on the home button on the phone to revert to normal mode.
4. Click on the icon for HockeyApp. (if you don’t have HockeyApp bookmarked on your phone, go to https://rink.hockeyapp.net/users/sign_in.
5. Log in with the username (email) and password that you have received from Gnosco’s system administrator. (Not the same as the login details to Dermicus platform/application)
6. Click on “Dermicus”.
7. Click on “Install” and then click “install” on the pop-up.
8. Go back to your phone’s home screen.
9. Wait for the new application to be downloaded and installed.
10. Now you can start to use the latest updated version of Dermicus.

When there is an update, you will get a pop-up notifying you that an update is available and by accepting the notification message the new version will  be downloaded automatically.

No, the updates will not affect storage of the patient records. Our platform secures and encrypts (SLL) the transfer of images and data to the server.

We have not tested our application on older versions of iPhone but would not recommend using Dermicus application on iPhone versions that are older than iPhone 6.

In order to run Dermicus mobile applications, you need to have an iPhone 6 or later. You will also need a suitable dermatoscope that fits to the iPhone, either Heine iC1, Handyscope or Dermlite. We at Gnosco AB can provide a dermatoscope if requested.

Yes, it is coming!

Rules and regulation for handling of patient data differs depending on the country and sometimes the medical area of use. Gnosco AB fulfils all the high requirements made by The Swedish Data Protection Authority. Gnosco AB provides an agreement with customers for handling patient data and can provide additional information if needed. For information regarding Sweden, please contact: info@gnosco.se, +46 (0)760 405012

All data is encrypted in the mobile application. Secure and encrypted (SLL) transfer of images and data to the server platform. Specific and secure hardware managed by EMM/MDM. API-keys generated and role-based access and authentication.

Login using 2-factor authentication (Username/password and SMS/smartcard). Hosting of the platform on a secure location that meets all security standards for healthcare and patient data. Storage of data and images on a secure location that meets all security standards for healthcare and patient data. It is also possible to locally store the patient data at your own servers.

Dermicus is already integrated to some EMR or image storing systems. Integrations into an EMR or image storing systems are provided if requested from customers, county councils, or healthcare providers.

For general questions and feedback: info@gnosco.se, +46 (0)760 405012 For Technical support questions: support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012

Patients can at any time change their consent status and, we will be able to update this immediately on our Dermicus Platform.

Gnosco arranges one-day courses in Dermoscopy and these are held several times per year. Gnosco also provide the same course totally online. For more information and resservation go to Education.

Teledermatology Teledermatology is the use of telecommunication technologies in the medical field of dermatology. Medical conditions such as skin lesions and tumours are transferred through IT technologies such as digital transfer of video, images and data. Areas of use comprise healthcare management such as diagnosis, consultation and treatment as well as continuous education. Teledermatology is a valuable tool in the management and diagnosis of skin conditions. Teledermatology is probably one of the most common applications of telemedicine and e-health. It is especially valuable for patients in rural areas where access to dermatologists is limited. For primary care providers, it is beneficial in triage and reduction of unnecessary referrals to dermatologists. The service demonstrates a benefit, as well, in following-up and monitoring of patient cases. Source: Warshaw E, Greer N, Hillman Y, et al. Teledermatology for Diagnosis and Management of Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review of the Evidence [Internet]. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs (US); 2010 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK49157/ Mobile teledermatology Mobile telemedicine is a system in which at least one participant (the person seeking advice or the doctor, for instance) uses wireless or mobile equipment (i.e. mobile phones, handheld devices), in contrast to conventional stationary telemedicine platforms. Travellers who develop skin lesions, as well as doctors who are on the move in hospital/non-hospital area, can benefit from this new development in teledermatology. In order to facilitate access to medical advice and enable individuals to play a more active role in managing their own health status, mobile teledermatology seems to be especially suited for patient filtering or triage. (i.e. referral based on the severity and character of their skin condition). Another possible practical application is for follow-up of individuals with chronic skin conditions. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teledermatology

Yes, Dermicus has been developed from the very first day based on studies and best practice. There are several studies on teledermatology and teledermatoscopy in general.

Also, some of the users of Dermicus have done studies:

One on the comparison between different method of capturing images and data. Mobile digital dermatoscopy in vivo for the diagnosis of melanoma. Read more

Another study was done in order to see the effect at a primary care center using Dermicus. This was done by Frida Björno (In Swedish)

Below are open access articles that are relevant for the field. You can click on the articles to download. Kassianos, a. P, Emery, JD, Murchie, P & Walter, FM 2015, ‘Smartphone applications for melanoma detection by community, patient and generalist clinician users: A review’, British Journal of Dermatology, vol. 172, no. 6, pp. 1507–1518. Abuzaghleh, O, Member, S & Barkana, BD 2015, ‘Noninvasive Real-Time Automated Skin Lesion Analysis System for Melanoma Early Detection and Prevention’, vol. 3, no. October 2014. Marghoob, A a., Usatine, RP & Jaimes, N 2013, ‘Dermoscopy for the family physician’, American Family Physician, vol. 88, no. 7, pp. 441–450. Ball, SN, Mishra, a, Dutta, a K & Sen, P 2012, ‘International Conference on Recent Trends in Physics (ICRTP 2012)’, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, vol. 365, p. 011001. Rosendahl, C 2012, ‘Dermatoscopy in routine practice’, Australian family physician, vol. 41, no. 7, pp. 482–487. Alendar, F, Helpigankas, H, Soskic, S, Drljevic, I & Selmanagic, A 2011, ‘Dermatoscopy – an Investigative Method and Valuable Tool’, , vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 85–87. Kittler, H, Pehamberger, H, Wolff, K & Binder, M 2000, ‘Diagnostic accuracy of dermoscopy’.

Yes, Dermicus is CE-certified according to standards of medical devices.

Yes, you can buy diagnostic services from us as well.

Please contact Gnosco AB for a demonstration of the application.

80% of healthcare professionals own a mobile device hence the integration of smartphones into the practice of medicine will effectively improve the workflow processes in the healthcare system.

We highly encourage users to publish their clinical finding. Please acknowledge us as Gnosco and refer to www.dermicus.com. We would appreciate that you could also send us a copy of the publication upon acceptance.

Yes, we highly encourage users to present their work at meetings. We would appreciate that you could also send us a copy of the abstract/presentation.

Yes, we can provide a no obligation 30-day trial period to consider if the workflow processes synchronize well with your in-house system.

Yes, contact us and we will provide you with a new username and password to Dermicus application and platform.

Gnosco AB in close collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders in Dermatology and General Practitioners. In addition, the Swedish National Registry for Wounds, RiksSår, is a close partner and contributing with a lot of knowledge and expertise. 

We have our current products described in the Product page and it is updated when new products are available.

Dermicus platform is very flexible and can be used for several different work processes. It can be easily adjusted depending on how you want to work with the platform.

1. The GP administers regular patient data recording
2. Full body examination with a manual Dermatoscope
3. Use of Dermicus mobile app to capture and send images of suspicious skin lesions
4. GP receives specialist’s consultation within 3 days
5. Review the recommendations on Dermicus web application, www.app.dermicus.com
6. Contact the patient for further measures handling

1. The dermatology specialist receives a notification by e-mail when a new patient case is sent from a primary care centre. The case is accessed securely through Dermicus web platform.
2. The dermatology specialist analyses the images and the patient record.
3. If necessary, other dermatologists are consulted throughout the communications tools in Dermicus web platform and a diagnosis concordance is attained.
4. A structured analysis of the patient case and recommendation is sent back to the primary care centre/ Healthcare professional

If you have ideas for new functionality or new usage areas, please daniel.eliasson@gnosco.se, +46 (0)760 405012. info@gnosco.se, +46 (0) 760 405012.

For Technical support questions: support@gnosco.se, +46(0)760405012