# Improving dataset transparency in dermatologic Artificial Intelligence using a dataset nutrition label

**Authors:** Yingjoy Li, Matthew Taylor, Kasia S. Chmielinski, Allan C. Halpern, Roxana Daneshjou, Jenna C. Lester, Veronica Rotemberg

PMC · DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-02125-9 · NPJ Digital Medicine · 2025-11-05

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a dataset nutrition label to improve transparency and reduce bias in dermatology AI datasets.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the creation of a structured Dataset Nutrition Label for dermatology datasets to enhance transparency and responsible data use.

## Key findings

- The DNL provides a structured summary of dataset attributes, limitations, and risks.
- The label helps users assess dataset suitability and address potential biases proactively.

## Abstract

Biased and poorly documented dermatology datasets pose risks to the development of safe and generalizable artificial intelligence (AI) tools. We created a Dataset Nutrition Label (DNL) for multiple dermatology datasets to support transparent and responsible data use. The DNL offers a structured, digestible summary of key attributes, including metadata, limitations, and risks, enabling data users to better assess suitability and proactively address potential sources of bias in datasets.

## Full-text entities

- **Genes:** DNASE2 (deoxyribonuclease 2, lysosomal) [NCBI Gene 1777] {aka AIPCS, DNASE2A, DNL, DNL2}
- **Diseases:** Melanoma (MESH:D008545), skin cancers (MESH:D012878), Merkel cell carcinoma (MESH:D015266), lesion (MESH:D009059), Skin Lesion (MESH:D012871)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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