This review discusses the potential conflicts of interest and quality concerns associated with direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms and reports no new experimental results.
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January 2022 in “Cutis” 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.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” 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.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that low-cost videomicroscopes may inaccurately assess certain features in hair and scalp disorders compared to standard videodermatoscopy, limiting their reliability for trichoscopy.
September 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” This review article explores the current use and evidence of stem cell therapy in dermatology, detailing its applications, benefits, and limitations across various skin disorders, while also addressing teledermatology's rise during COVID-19 and proposing its ongoing integration into healthcare delivery.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” 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.
2 citations
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September 2021 This review discusses the role of teledermatology during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the practical challenges and opportunities in diagnosing skin diseases in low-income countries, and reports no new clinical results.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article describes current advancements and future possibilities in skin imaging technology, teledermatology, and AI in dermatology, without reporting new research results.
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October 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article introduces teletrichoscopy as a method for diagnosing hair disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Rheumatology” This study presents a case where telemedicine allowed for early detection of a dermatomyositis flare during the COVID-19 pandemic using simple patient-reported measures, despite challenges in remote assessment.
February 2018 in “The journal of sexual medicine” This study reviewed tele-consultations in a tertiary referral sexual medicine practice and found that some patients utilize photo-augmented telemedicine for inquiries about diagnoses, prescribed treatments, or results.
44 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The pandemic has pushed dermatology education and care to adopt digital solutions, which are effective and likely to continue post-pandemic.
September 2025 in “JMIR Dermatology” This narrative review reported that direct-to-consumer teledermatology improves access to care, adherence, and patient satisfaction for treating male androgenetic alopecia, but may lead to higher drug costs.
5 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary discusses ethical concerns with direct-to-consumer teledermatology services, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and issues with care quality.
June 2026 in “npj Digital Medicine” This systematic review found that digital health interventions may improve quality of life for dermatology patients, especially through telemedicine, which often matched or exceeded in-person care. However, the evidence is limited by study variability and short follow-up periods.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses various limitations of direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms, highlighting concerns regarding ethical issues, financial conflicts of interest, and challenges in providing comprehensive patient care compared to traditional in-person consultations.
51 citations
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April 2021 in “JAMA network open” This study found that artificial intelligence assistance improved diagnostic accuracy in dermatologic cases for primary care physicians and nurse practitioners, with higher agreement rates with reference diagnoses observed.
This study involved using smartphone applications and low-cost trichoscopy devices to assess various hair and scalp conditions, with diagnoses confirmed through detailed imaging during remote consultations and in-person evaluations.
June 2022 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study investigated the hair growth-promoting effect of topical nebivolol cream in mice, but the abstract does not provide specific results or conclusions.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study describes an AI-powered system for diagnosing dermatological conditions, achieving a weighted score of 0.87 in both contextual understanding and diagnostic accuracy, suggesting it could enhance tele-dermatology applications by supporting remote consultations and care access in underserved regions.
384 citations
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June 2005 in “Genes & development” This study found that stabilized beta-catenin is crucial for activating stem cell transition from quiescence to proliferation in hair follicles by influencing gene expression within the stem cell niche.
11 citations
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December 2014 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This article presents a systematic approach for obstetricians/gynecologists to diagnose and manage common types of nonscarring hair loss in women, reporting no new clinical results.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that low-cost videomicroscopes may not be reliable for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders due to limitations in color quality and resolution.
51 citations
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that twice-daily application of 3% topical minoxidil maintained a higher nonvellus hair count compared to once-daily application over 2 years and 9 months in men with male pattern baldness.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study detailed the implementation of an autonomous AI device in an NHS skin cancer pathway, showing that it achieved a sensitivity of 97.3% for diagnosing skin cancers and exceeded sensitivity targets compared to specialists with a negative predictive value over 99.7%.
October 2025 in “JPRAS Open” Many are open to telemedicine for hair loss if combined with in-person visits and better technology.
March 2023 in “Trends in Telemedicine & E-health” Medical questionnaires could modernize healthcare by improving access and efficiency but need guidelines to ensure quality care.
42 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy in therapeutic follow-up, noting that videodermatoscopy is a reliable tool despite potential cost issues with high magnifications.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, online searches for general dermatologic conditions returned to prepandemic levels, while interest in premalignant, cancerous conditions, and cosmetic procedures remained low.
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September 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This review highlights the need for inclusive dermatology practices to address variations in skin conditions globally by incorporating tools like AI, teledermatology, and culturally competent education.