Teledermatology and its current perspective

Pasquali, Paola; Sonthalia, Sidharth; Moreno‐Ramírez, D.; Sharma, Pooram; Agrawal, Mahima; Gupta, Somesh; Kumar, Dinesh; Arora, Dharmendra

doi:10.4103/idoj.idoj_241_19

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“…The International Foundation for Dermatology has estimated that 3 billion individuals in 345 rural communities do not have adequate access to dermatologic care [ 7 ]. In India, there is only one dermatologist per 400,000 people, with most residing in urban areas [ 8 ]. Accessibility to dermatologists is similar in many other Asian and African countries [ 8 ].…”

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Ouellette

Rao

2022

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(1) Background: As smartphones have become more widely used, they have become an appealing tool for health-related functions. For dermatology alone, hundreds of applications (apps) are available to download for both patients and providers. (2) Methods: The Google Play Store and Apple App Store were searched from the United States using dermatology-related terms. Apps were categorized based on description, and the number of reviews, download cost, target audience, and use of AI were recorded. The top apps from each category by number of reviews were reported. Additionally, literature on the benefits and limitations of using smartphones for dermatology were reviewed. (3) Results: A total of 632 apps were included in the study: 395 (62.5%) were marketed towards patients, 203 (32.1%) towards providers, and 34 (5.4%) towards both; 265 (41.9%) were available only on the Google Play Store, 146 (23.1%) only on the Apple App Store, and 221 (35.0%) were available on both; and 595 (94.1%) were free to download and 37 (5.9%) had a cost to download, ranging from USD 0.99 to USD 349.99 (median USD 37.49). A total of 99 apps (15.7%) reported the use of artificial intelligence. (4) Conclusions: Although there are many benefits of using smartphones for dermatology, lack of regulation and high-quality evidence supporting the efficacy and accuracy of apps hinders their potential.

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

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Rao

2022

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“…Also, some patients may not be comfortable with showing sensitive areas of their bodies through a webcam. 11 , 12 , 13 …”

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“…Teledermatology, however, can offer platforms for training residents and exchanging knowledge between dermatologists worldwide. 13 , 51 In a pioneering experience, Harvard Medical School designed a teledermatology rotation for medical students including synchronous and asynchronous visits and consultations. During this rotation, students were able to preview teleconsultations and develop a differential diagnosis and management plan for the most common dermatological conditions.…”

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“…The rising need for dermatological care that is faced with limited access to this care, especially during the COVID‐19 pandemic time, makes the investment in teledermatology very promising. According to Pasquali et al, 13 teledermatology services could be provided directly or using a third party. In direct teledermatology, dermatologists themselves are the service providers and they are responsible for the technical arrangement side by side with the dermatological care service, and patients or their health insurance companies pay directly to the dermatologists.…”

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Teledermatology in the time of COVID‐19

Ibrahim

Magdy

Khalaf

et al. 2021

Int J Clinical Practice

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Aims The enormous spread of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID‐19) represents a challenge to dermatological practice. Accumulating evidence has suggested a possible role of teledermatology in facing this challenge. In this article, we aimed to give a general overview of teledermatology in terms of models of practice, modes of delivery, advantages, limitations, ethical considerations and legislative challenges as well as discussing, using examples from literature, how dermatological practice can benefit from teledermatology during the time of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Discussion and conclusion Teledermatology could be an accessible, accurate and cost‐effective substitute for conventional face‐to‐face dermatological consultations during the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, teledermatology practice needs updated legislation and guidelines. More efforts should be done to encourage dermatologists, especially in underserved communities, to provide teledermatology services. Ethical issues and data security related to teledermatology have to be considered.

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“…Obwohl ein direkter Austausch mit dem Patienten nicht möglich ist, kann dies zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt bei Bedarf nachgeholt werden. Insgesamt verbessert die S&F-Teledermatologie also den Zugang zu spezialisierter Versorgung, dient der präzisen Diagnosestellung, reduziert die Zeit bis zur Einleitung der Therapie und führt zu hoher Patientenzufriedenheit [18][19][20].…”

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Teledermatologie: Fluch oder Segen?

Nikolakis

Baroud

Georgopoulos³

et al. 2022

Aktuelle Dermatologie

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ZusammenfassungTeledermatologische Dienste haben sich insbesondere während der COVID-19-Pandemie als Alternative zu „Echt“visiten verbreitet. Der Mangel an Dermatologen und die Möglichkeit einer präzisen Diagnose auch bei unterversorgten Regionen macht diese Alternative für alle Beteiligten besonders attraktiv. Trotzdem ist der Bedarf an Schulungen des Personals und der Anwender hoch. Ebenfalls können Implementierungs-, Instandhaltungs- und Wartungskosten der notwendigen Ausrüstung und die Heterogenität der unterschiedlichen Anbieter nachteilig für Patient und Arzt sein. In diesem Artikel werden wesentliche Vorteile und Nachteile der Teledermatologie zusammengefasst.

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Teledermatology and its current perspective

Cited by 67 publications

References 63 publications

Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Teledermatology in the time of COVID‐19

Teledermatologie: Fluch oder Segen?

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