In this article, you will find all the essential information you need to start working with our New Mobile Application- snApp. We will guide you through the key aspects of using it with dermoscopes – from proper mounting and calibration to operating the application itself.
Dermatoscope Attachment
There are many dermoscopes available on the market. The ones we recommend (and which we used to record videos) are dermoscopes from DermLite
DermLite also produces dedicated phone cases for iPhone 13, 14, 15 and 16 models, which allow secure mounting of the above-mentioned dermoscopes.
For other iPhone models and Android devices, an alternative universal attachment is also available. It can be screwed directly onto the phone without the need for a dedicated case. (link)
The following video shows how to mount two example dermatoscopes using two example mounts. The mounting method may vary depending on the components you have.
VIDEO: snApp Dermoscope Mounting (2min)
1. Setting Up the Application
Before you begin the setup, please make sure that your clinic or user account is already created in TrichoLAB.
🔹Download the app
Available for both iOS and Android:
[iOS App Store link]
[Google Play link]
🔹Open the application
Once installed, open TrichoLAB snApp to begin setup.
🔹Account setup
Log in with your credentials.
2. Calibration
Calibration ensures accurate trichoscopy results.
Use the provided calibration pattern (white side).
Open TrichoLAB snApp → log in → click Start Calibration
Follow on‑screen guidelines. Watch the step‑by‑step calibration video for detailed instructions or use the written guidelines.
VIDEO: snApp Calibration (1min)
Snap Navigation Panel
Once calibration is complete, opening the application displays the main panel.
At the top, you can see the User profile with the following information:
User name – the account you are currently logged into.
Credits available – shows the number of tokens you can use for submitting examinations.
Connection status – whether you are connected to Wi-Fi.
Unsent Examinations – This tab contains examinations performed while your device was offline. You can access them here and send them once you are connected to the internet.
Below, you will find Trichoscopy buttons:
Start Trichoscopy – click here to begin a new examination.
Live View - for taking images freely
Settings – Here you can recalibrate your device, change the language of the application, or log out of your account.
Trichoscopy
The rules for taking trichoscopic photos are the same as always:
1. Parting line along the longer edge of the screen with nice hair separation.
2. A focused photo.
3. No overlapping/crossing hairs.
Unlike the previous version of the mobile app, this version offers more procedures. After selecting a patient, you’ll be taken to a screen with a selection of procedures; each has its own description. Click "i" for more information.
Below you’ll find a short video explaining how to use the new snApp to take and upload trichoscopy images to LAB for analysis.
VIDEO: Trichoscopy with snApp (2min)
⚠️ Note
This version of the application is available for Android and iOS 16 or higher.
For users with earlier iOS versions, updating to this release is not possible; in such cases, the device will remain on the previous version of the app.





