Teledermatology in Alopecia: A Systematic Review

The researchers reported that asynchronous teledermatology effectively diagnosed and managed non-scarring alopecia in 91.3% of cases within the UPMC network, improving access for underserved populations, with high engagement from Black and Asian patients and significant participation from those living outside Pittsburgh.

In this study, telemedicine using trichoscopy for alopecia areata patients showed high concordance with outpatient trichoscopy in image quality and similar levels of patient satisfaction, indicating its effectiveness for follow-up and continuity of care.

This study focused on developing workflows for conducting virtual hair and scalp examinations during teledermatology visits, especially for patients with skin of color, due to the rise in alopecia consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This study explores various tests that can be performed during teledermatology visits, such as self-conducted pull tests and ponytail thickness measurements, along with imaging tools, to assess hair loss virtually.

This review discusses recent advances in trichoscopy for differentiating types of alopecia and presents a systematic approach for using its diagnostic findings, but reports no new clinical results.