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MiraSkinLab or a dermatologist visit?

They cost about the same and do different jobs. A dermatologist is a doctor who examines you and can diagnose and treat. MiraSkinLab is a cosmetic read of what your photos show, turned into a care plan you can follow at home, or take with you to that appointment.

MiraSkinLab complete assessment
€49
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay)
€48
Price source: DoktorPRO (Slovakia), dermatology price list, checked October 2026

Roughly the same money (€49 vs €48), for two different things. If you need a diagnosis, the visit is the one to pay for.

Who looks
MiraSkinLab:An AI reads four photos you take at home: front, both three-quarter sides and the top of the head.
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):A doctor examines your skin in person, can use a dermatoscope and asks about your history.
Diagnosis
MiraSkinLab:No. It describes what is visible (texture, tone, redness, dryness) in bands. It never names a condition.
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):Yes. Diagnosing skin conditions is what the visit is for.
Treatment
MiraSkinLab:Cosmetic care steps and product types only. No prescriptions, no procedures.
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):Can prescribe medicine, perform procedures and refer you on.
What you take home
MiraSkinLab:A written report: care score, face map, 29 visible attributes in bands, a morning and evening routine, a week-1 shopping list and a 3-phase plan with costs and the published studies behind each step.
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):Depends on the visit: usually advice, sometimes a prescription or a follow-up appointment.
Time
MiraSkinLab:About 10 minutes, from home, any time. The report is ready in a few minutes.
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):An appointment, often with a waiting time to book, plus travel.
Following up
MiraSkinLab:Re-scans to compare your progress are currently included (up to three a week).
Dermatologist, first visit (self-pay):Follow-up visits are usually booked and paid separately.

See a dermatologist, not an app, when

  • a mole or spot is new, changing, bleeding or looks different from the others
  • a rash, itching, pain or breakouts don't settle or keep coming back
  • something on your skin worries you, even if you can't say why
  • you think you may need prescription treatment

MiraSkinLab fits when

  • you have no medical worry and want a clear, written skin and hair routine
  • you want to know which product types fit your skin and budget, with the studies behind them
  • you want to track visible changes over the coming months with comparable photos

Using both

Many people do the scan first and bring the report to the appointment: it lists what they care about, what they already use and the questions worth asking. The plan never replaces the doctor's advice; where they differ, follow the doctor.

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The score and a preview are free; you pay €49 only if you want the full assessment.

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MiraSkinLab is an educational, cosmetic tool and not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or rule out any condition. If you are worried about your skin, scalp or hair, see a doctor.