AI medical interpreter for dermatology
Opalite gives dermatology clinics, Mohs surgery teams and teledermatology programs real-time interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, from the full-body skin check to the biopsy results call.
Today's challenge
What gets in the way of interpretation in dermatology today
A teenager relaying the skin check
A teenage son relays his mother's answers about a darkening mole during her full-body skin exam.
Photo requests in English only
An English-only text asks the family for close-up rash photos before the teledermatology visit.
A missed iPLEDGE step
A young woman on isotretinoin misses her monthly pregnancy test after a rushed English-only explanation.
Cost of inaction
Language interpretation remains a gap in dermatology
33.3% vs. 63.1%
of acne patients got systemic therapy at Los Angeles safety-net versus private dermatology clinics, with English preference linked to treatment.
38%
of Hispanic adolescents with PCOS-related acne used an interpreter at one urban academic center.
Source: Racial Differences in Dermatologic Treatment for Adolescents With PCOS-Related Acne Vulgaris
49%
higher readmission likelihood for Spanish speakers than English speakers after telehealth visits at one California cancer center, outside dermatology.
Meet Opalite.
Real-time AI medical interpretation in 150+ languages and dialects, connecting providers and patients in seconds.
- Works on the devices care teams already carry: phones, tablets, computers, and telehealth platforms
- Integrates with all EHRs
- Built for HIPAA-compliant healthcare
- SOC 2 Type II attested security controls
Workflow
How Opalite fits dermatology care
| Stage | What happens | How Opalite supports it |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic visit | Skin history, full-body exam, rash and mole questions | Two-way spoken interpretation on the exam-room tablet, phone or computer with no booking ahead |
| Biopsy and Mohs surgery | Procedure consent, stage-by-stage updates, wound-care teaching | Guardian checks each interpreted sentence about risks, dressings and activity limits. |
| Teledermatology and follow-up | Photo-review video visits, pathology results, isotretinoin monthly checks | Video interpretation in Zoom and Microsoft Teams, plus results calls on any phone line. |
Clinical use cases
Interpret the conversations that matter most
Describing a changing mole
SpanishEste lunar de la espalda se oscureció el mes pasado, y ahora a veces sangra.
EnglishThis mole on my back got darker last month, and now it bleeds sometimes.
Biopsy wound care
EnglishKeep the bandage dry for 24 hours, then wash the site gently once a day.
Chinese (Mandarin)绷带要保持干燥24小时，之后每天轻轻清洗伤口一次。
Isotretinoin pregnancy rules
EnglishYou must use two forms of birth control and take a pregnancy test every month.
Arabicيجب أن تستخدمي وسيلتين لمنع الحمل وأن تُجري اختبار حمل كل شهر.
Where the steroid cream goes
EnglishPut a thin layer of this cream on the rash twice a day, but never on your face.
SpanishPonga una capa delgada de esta crema en el sarpullido dos veces al día, pero nunca en la cara.
A child's eczema at night
Chinese (Mandarin)我儿子整晚都在抓痒，膝盖后面的皮肤都裂开了。
EnglishMy son scratches all night, and the skin behind his knees is cracking.
Pricing
Pricing for dermatology practices
Long Mohs days, one rate. A flat rate scoped to your dermatology practice puts no per-minute meter on Mohs stage updates or isotretinoin counseling.
In your area
25.5 million people in the U.S. speak English less than “very well.”
How many live near you? Search your state, ZIP code, or town.
Darker states have a higher share of residents who speak English less than very well; shading is logarithmic, relative to the highest-share state.
| State | Share | People |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17.2% | 6,377,000 |
| Texas | 13.1% | 3,532,000 |
| New York | 13.1% | 2,486,000 |
| New Jersey | 12.2% | 1,060,000 |
| Florida | 11.8% | 2,389,000 |
| Hawaii | 11.2% | 152,900 |
| Nevada | 11.1% | 320,200 |
| Massachusetts | 9.5% | 631,900 |
| New Mexico | 8.7% | 172,700 |
| Illinois | 8.5% | 1,027,000 |
| Connecticut | 8.4% | 288,200 |
| Rhode Island | 8.4% | 87,250 |
| Arizona | 8.1% | 542,400 |
| Washington | 7.6% | 547,600 |
| Maryland | 7.1% | 411,700 |
| Virginia | 5.8% | 469,000 |
| Colorado | 5.5% | 295,600 |
| Georgia | 5.4% | 541,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5.4% | 34,600 |
| Oregon | 5.4% | 214,100 |
| Nebraska | 5.1% | 93,560 |
| Delaware | 4.9% | 45,460 |
| Utah | 4.7% | 140,000 |
| Kansas | 4.5% | 124,100 |
| Minnesota | 4.5% | 239,600 |
| North Carolina | 4.5% | 439,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 4.4% | 544,000 |
| Alaska | 4.3% | 29,650 |
| Oklahoma | 3.8% | 142,200 |
| Idaho | 3.7% | 62,850 |
| Iowa | 3.4% | 100,800 |
| Michigan | 3.4% | 318,900 |
| Arkansas | 3.2% | 90,380 |
| Indiana | 3.2% | 200,900 |
| Tennessee | 3.1% | 197,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3.0% | 164,200 |
| Louisiana | 2.8% | 123,500 |
| South Carolina | 2.8% | 132,700 |
| Ohio | 2.5% | 281,500 |
| Kentucky | 2.4% | 101,800 |
| New Hampshire | 2.4% | 31,410 |
| Missouri | 2.1% | 123,000 |
| Alabama | 2.1% | 98,720 |
| South Dakota | 1.9% | 15,800 |
| North Dakota | 1.9% | 13,810 |
| Wyoming | 1.8% | 9,923 |
| Mississippi | 1.6% | 44,870 |
| Maine | 1.4% | 18,140 |
| Vermont | 1.3% | 7,705 |
| Montana | 0.8% | 7,731 |
| West Virginia | 0.6% | 11,060 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (states 2017-2021; metros 2024 or 2020-2024). Limited English: residents 5+ who speak English less than “very well.”
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Frequently asked questions
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