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UniMed is proud to partner with SkinVision to provide our Members with access to a mobile app that will enable you to take control of your skin health and support you in detecting skin cancer early.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand and can be highly treatable if detected early.
Download the SkinVision app now using our exclusive code for UniMed Members.
How it works
- Download the SkinVision app to your smartphone by either:
- Scanning the QR code with your smartphone, which will take you to Google Play or the App Store
- Going to this web page to get the link for either Google Play or the App Store
- Once the app has downloaded, open the app and click "get started". You will need to sign up with your name, email, and date of birth. Ensure to enter the promo code UniMed25SV if it has not automatically been added. If you have previously downloaded the app and signed up, just add the promo code to your account by going to 'Account', then 'Add promo code', enter UniMed25SV and click 'add'.
- Once you have signed up, you can begin using the app! Just scan your skin spot(s) using the app, which will then run the image through their algorithm for assessment. If needed, their panel dermatologist will do an additional check.
- Receive a quick assessment of the skin spot and next-steps recommendation.
Scan here with your mobile phone to download the SkinVision app.
The app is so simple to use and the results were incredibly fast. It gives me such great peace of mind regarding my skin health.UniMed Member
Quick and easy setup through the UniMed portal. I appreciated how professional the whole process felt.UniMed Member
Clear advice and very convenient. I would highly recommend this benefit to any family member.UniMed Member
Skin cancer: New Zealand’s most common and deadliest cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand and accounts for around 80% of new cancer diagnoses each year.
Our melanoma death rates are the highest in the world, driven by three key environmental factors:
- Intense UV Radiation: Our geographic location places us directly under the ozone hole, exposing us to exceptionally high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
- Clear Skies: Unlike countries with urban smog that can filter UV rays, New Zealand’s clean, clear air offers little protection from the sun.
- Proximity to the Sun: During summer, the Earth’s orbit brings the southern hemisphere closer to the sun than the northern hemisphere experiences in its summer, intensifying UV exposure.
In 2022, 535 people died of skin cancer (317 deaths were from melanoma and 218 deaths from non-melanoma).
This means that more New Zealanders die each year from melanoma than on our roads.
Explore other trusted resources
- Sunsmart - sunsmart.org.nz
- Cancer Society - cancer.org.nz
- Melanoma New Zealand - melanoma.org.nz
Five minutes after the first photo, the app signalled my mole as high risk. A week later, I had my melanoma removed.Vicky
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Disclaimer
UniMed facilitates access to health and wellbeing services offered solely by independent third-party providers. We do not supply, endorse, control, or accept any responsibility for those services or for any personal or health information you choose to share with a provider, and—so far as the law allows—we disclaim all liability arising from your use of them. Before engaging, please read the provider’s privacy policy and terms & conditions to ensure the service is appropriate for you. You can read our full Active Benefits and Active Care Terms and Conditions here.