51 citations,
April 2021 in “JAMA network open” The AI tool helped primary care doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose skin conditions more accurately.
40 citations,
August 2021 in “JAAD international” Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 citations,
February 2014 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
20 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Dermatologists found teledermatology useful and confidence-boosting for diagnosing skin conditions, but faced limitations like technical issues and prescription restrictions. Despite this, they saw its potential to improve access to skin care, especially in remote areas.
13 citations,
October 2020 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Teledermatology is highly accurate for diagnosing inflammatory skin conditions.
7 citations,
April 2022 in “Cutis” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is growing fast but raises concerns about quality of care and doctor-patient relationships.
7 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A new teledermatology system improved access and reduced wait times for skin care.
4 citations,
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Teledermatology was popular among young adults and women, and high-resolution photos improved service during the pandemic.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New skin imaging, teledermatology, and AI could become key in future dermatology care.
1 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Teledermatology could improve skin care access, but its success depends on technology, quality strategies, and payment policies; also, vitamin B12 might help treat a specific hair loss condition.
December 2023 in “JAAD international” Teledermatology is highly effective for diagnosing and managing hair loss.
Combining online and in-person dermatology care can improve quality and access.
August 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The study evaluated how alopecia areata severity relates to its psychosocial effects on patients.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Low-cost videomicroscopes may not be reliable for diagnosing scalp disorders, smartphones could be reasonable for teledermatology, and U.S. residency programs need more teledermatology training.
January 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Teledermatology effectively managed most skin conditions remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” Teledermatology is crucial and effective for remote skin care in India.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platforms have financial conflicts of interest and lack proper patient care and follow-up.
January 2023 in “DIGITAL HEALTH” Most men using teledermatology for hair loss treatment saw improved hair and self-esteem, with some experiencing side effects.
2 citations,
September 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic increased the use of teledermatology to treat skin conditions in low-income areas, despite challenges like poor photo quality.
39 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in untreated hair diseases and showed the importance of teledermatology.
33 citations,
November 2014 in “Military Medicine” The U.S. military's teledermatology program was effective in providing fast and successful skin care in remote locations, preventing unnecessary evacuations.
June 2022 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” The COVID-19 quarantine in Turkey disrupted dermatological care, increased stress-related skin issues, and showed the need for psychological support and teledermatology.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
35 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Severe COVID-19 may cause hair loss, and doctors recommend supplements and topical treatments to manage it.
31 citations,
May 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Quarantine stress likely worsened hair loss in women, but video consultations helped manage their condition and reduce anxiety.
18 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Public interest in skin issues changed during COVID-19, with more focus on dry skin, hair problems, and hand eczema.
6 citations,
November 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The free clinic successfully provided specialized skin care to uninsured patients.
3 citations,
January 2022 in “Cutis” Telemedicine is effective for diagnosing hair loss, especially in people with darker skin, during the pandemic.
1 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a teletriage system greatly increased access to skin care for uninsured Latino immigrants at a clinic.