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.
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August 2021 in “JAAD international” This review found that teledermatology was significantly used during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for managing common ambulatory dermatoses like acne and eczema.
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, researchers piloted an asynchronous telemedicine program for isotretinoin management in acne patients, finding that dosing outcomes were similar to synchronous visits and clinicians were comfortable adjusting doses remotely.
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August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, teledermatology did not significantly differ from in-person visits in complete response rates for actinic keratosis treatment, but it showed higher treatment failures and more frequent local reactions.
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October 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study found that teledermatology has a high accuracy rate of 78% for diagnosing inflammatory dermatoses, supporting its use as a viable patient care option.