VisualDx vs iatroX (2025): Visual Pattern Recognition vs Textual Guidelines
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:General Practice / Internal Medicine.
VisualDx:Dermatology / ED / General Practice.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Management Focused**: Tells you the stepwise treatment (creams vs tablets).
- **NICE Aligned**: Ensures prescribing matches UK formularies.
- **Free**.
Why choose VisualDx?
- **Image Library**: Unrivalled collection of clinical images.
- **Skin of Color**: Best-in-class representation of diverse skin tones.
- **Visual Differential**: Build a differential based on *appearance*.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | VisualDx |
|---|---|---|
| Core Mode | - | Images / Visual Search |
| Specialty | - | Dermatology |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
VisualDx is unique. It helps you diagnose what you see. If a patient has a rash, there is no better tool to identify it.
iatroX helps you manage what you know. Once you know it is Eczema, iatroX guides you through the NICE management pathway.
Use-Cases
Unknown Rash
When to choose iatroX
- Can suggest causes based on description, but lacks visual matching.
When to choose VisualDx
- **Essential.** Match the patient's rash to the database images.
Treating Eczema
When to choose iatroX
- **Recommended.** 'What is the ladder of steroid potency?'
When to choose VisualDx
- Good for diagnosis, less focused on the UK prescribing ladder.
FAQs
- Does iatroX have images?
- iatroX is primarily text-based, focusing on guidelines and reasoning.
- Is VisualDx free?
- No, it is a paid subscription service.