Abstract:Dermatology faces a worsening scarcity of providers, especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With lengthening waiting periods for skin cancer screening examinations, there is a distinct need for alternatives to in-person evaluation. Delayed diagnosis is associated with poorer outcomes, especially in melanoma. Teledermatology has the potential to prevent the increased morbidity and mortality associated with late-stage diagnosis, especially when utilized with dermoscopy. In the literature, this nove… Show more
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