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February 2024 in “npj digital medicine” This study developed a deep-learning model using unannotated dermatology images from online forums, achieving 49.64% accuracy in classifying 22 skin diseases and 61.76% accuracy in detecting monkeypox, highlighting the potential of these images for skin disease diagnostics in China.
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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.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, patients using the digitally enabled platform Keeps for male pattern hair loss treatment reported positive health outcomes, with 81% experiencing hair regrowth or ceasing hair loss after six months.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that online forums provide insights into men's experiences with baldness, highlighting issues such as distress, stigma, and resistance while suggesting a need for better support resources.
May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found significant but inconsistent differences in online ratings for hair restoration surgeons based on their surgical and nonsurgical residency backgrounds, highlighting key factors influencing patient satisfaction.
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July 2025 in “Science & Education” This study introduces a framework to help laypeople evaluate scientific information based on its relevance to specific needs by categorizing causal information into two epistemic games, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions, with a focus on genetics education for practical application.
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June 2021 in “Journal of health psychology” This review found that commercial influences may affect how male baldness is represented as a disease and how treatment options are presented, often omitting limitations.
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April 2008 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This article discusses the growing public health concerns associated with the surge in online sales of prescription-only medicines, highlighting the need for regulatory action and public education to address potential risks.
April 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that the increasing visits to online prescription platforms for MQ-based finasteride treatment in androgenetic alopecia suggest a significant shift in medical care towards digital health services.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Online medical education helps doctors make better clinical decisions and increases their knowledge in treating fungal nail infections.
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.
January 2026 in “Internal Medicine Journal” This study emphasizes the need for a formal evaluation of direct-to-consumer telemedicine services in Australia to ensure safety, privacy, and ethical standards while maintaining high-quality healthcare.
16 citations
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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.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” This study describes teledermatology as a cost-effective and convenient alternative to in-person dermatology consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with diagnostic accuracy ranging from 54% to 88%.
This study suggests that accessing information at the point of care has become a crucial clinical skill, viewed as a communication skill by patients, which can enhance trust and involvement through effective communication and transparency during consultations.
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.
40 citations
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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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December 2020 in “Journal of diabetes and endocrine practice” I'm sorry, but I can't provide a summary without the content of the document.
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March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Private doctors in Hong Kong both prescribing and giving out medicine can have both good and bad effects.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, both physician and patient reports revealed that more severe alopecia areata was associated with higher emotional symptoms and greater activity limitations among patients.
7 citations
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April 2022 in “Cutis” This article discusses the rise of direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms, warning that they might cause overdiagnosis, overtreatment, and fragmented healthcare, and emphasizes the need for patient counseling about these risks and benefits.
November 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study found that telemedicine effectively managed common dermatological conditions like tinea, acne, hair disorders, and dermatitis during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant portion of patients not needing face-to-face consultations.
March 2005 in “The Nurse Practitioner” This update provides information on new drug approvals but does not offer new clinical research findings.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the implementation of the SAVe teledermatology model increased access to dermatologic care during COVID-19, reducing referral wait times significantly compared to in-person visits.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had higher symptom-related quality of life impairment than those with alopecia areata, with specific influences from age, disease duration, and severity.
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July 1965 in “Postgraduate medicine” This article reviews common dermatologic diseases and their treatments, suggesting that physicians can effectively manage these conditions using general medical knowledge, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Journal of Men s Health” This article reports that the rise in erectile dysfunction among young men may be linked to mental health issues and societal pressures, with online communities often encouraging risky substance use like anabolic steroids and finasteride, which can exacerbate psychological and physical health problems.
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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.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.