Utah residents can now use an AI-powered app to get acne prescriptions from their smartphones. Nolla Health, a healthcare startup, has launched a pilot program allowing users to scan their faces, with AI determining the severity of their acne and issuing prescriptions. The service, initially subject to physician oversight, will gradually become more autonomous.

The program aims to lighten the workload of dermatologists, focusing them on complex cases while AI handles routine, lower-risk scenarios. The cost is $4.99 per month, and only Utah residents aged 18 and over with mild-to-moderate acne are eligible. If the AI can’t confidently choose a treatment, it directs users to a doctor.

With AI now issuing initial prescriptions, Nolla Health says this marks a step beyond just renewals. The company is optimistic that this service could revolutionize dermatological care, though it stresses that doctors will still play a complementary role.

Utah’s move to permit AI systems in healthcare isn’t just about acne. Earlier this year, the state allowed AI to renew certain medications, paving the way for more autonomous healthcare solutions. As AI capabilities expand, so too might the scope of its applications.