Smarter Skin Cancer Checks | UniMed Active Benefits

Stay on top of your skin health

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.

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

FAQ: SkinVision app

Who is SkinVision?

SkinVision is a health-tech company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkinVision is a CE-certified medical device app that helps people check their skin for signs of skin cancer. By combining advanced AI technology with the expertise of dermatologists, the app provides a quick risk indication (low or high) for skin spots, helping users decide whether to seek medical advice.

What does the SkinVision app do?

The SkinVision mobile app allows you to store photos and set reminders to monitor your skin every 3 months, as advised by dermatologists. The PDF report you receive after a risk assessment supports you in taking the best next steps and in having informed discussions with your doctor.

By combining advanced AI technology with the expertise of dermatologists, SkinVision provides an instant risk assessment of moles or other skin spots using just a photo from your mobile device. The result indicates whether your spot is low or high risk, along with clear guidance on whether to consult a healthcare professional. To ensure accuracy and reliability, SkinVision’s algorithm is continuously reviewed and improved by a team of image recognition specialists in close collaboration with dermatologists.

Who pays for the service?

Who is eligible for to download the app?

What are the signs and symptoms of skin cancer?

Anything out of the normal on your skin is worth keeping an eye on but there are a few things that you should watch out for when it comes to spotting skin cancer:

a new spot on the skin or a spot that is changing in size, shape, or color.

a spot that has become itchy, tender or painful or that is bleeding, oozing or scaly

a spot that looks or feels different to the rest (an ugly duckling)

a sore that doesn't heal

redness or swelling around a mole

a spot that appears quickly.

This is not an exhaustive list. If you see anything unusual, book an appointment to see your doctor.

^Disclaimer

^{The goal of the SkinVision app is to help you to track your skin health and alert you to potential warning signs. It does not provide a diagnosis and is not a substitute for visits to a healthcare professional. The SkinVision service is also not intended for use on children.}

^{UniMed facilitates access to health and wellbeing services offered solely by independent third-party providers. We do not supply, control or accept any responsibility for those services, 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.}