Self-diagnosis
Self-diagnosis kits
#### Self\-diagnosis kits

[thumb\|An antigen rapid test that can be used at home for those trying to assess if they have COVID\-19\.](/wiki/File:Covid19_Antigen_Rapid_Test_Diagnostic_%2850688135107%29.jpg "Covid19 Antigen Rapid Test Diagnostic (50688135107).jpg")
Self\-diagnosis itself is becoming a more lucrative industry given the popularity of self\-testing kits. While these are most commonly associated with [COVID\-19](/wiki/COVID-19 "COVID-19"), self\-testing kits exist for a wide range of conditions, such as prostate cancer, Alzheimers, and menopause. Though healthcare professionals warn of their potential to be unreliable, these kits appeal to the public due to their easy use, convenience, and inexpensiveness. Despite the fact that doctors warn that they cannot necessarily conclusively diagnose a condition nor encapsulate a disease's full complexity, the industry creating these tests is growing in profitability.


Can self-testing kits conclusively diagnose a condition?