# AcnePath

AcnePath (acnepath.com) is a free website that helps people find acne treatments and dermatologists near them.

## What it does

- Users identify their acne type (inflammatory, cystic, scarring, etc.) or take a skin photo
- AI analyzes the skin (Claude or Autoderm) and suggests treatments
- Treatments include: Accure Acne Laser (FDA-cleared), prescription topicals, chemical peels, oral medications, microneedling, laser resurfacing
- Users can preview potential results with AI-generated before/after images (OpenAI or Replicate)
- Users search for dermatologists by ZIP code (NPI Registry + Google Places)
- Users send inquiry emails to connect with providers

## Key facts

- Accure Acne Laser: 1726 nm wavelength, targets sebaceous glands, four treatments one month apart, non-systemic, FDA-cleared
- Informational only — not medical advice; users should consult a licensed dermatologist
- Skin scan images are not stored; analyzed in real time only
- Tech: Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, PostgreSQL, Resend, Anthropic, OpenAI, Replicate

## Contact

Support: Support@acnepath.com
Website: https://acnepath.com
About: https://acnepath.com/about