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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Trading Symbol MELA  
Entity Registrant Name MELA SCIENCES, INC. /NY  
Entity Central Index Key 0001051514  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   43,112,144