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GlossaryTelemedicine (Telehealth)

use of digital tech for remote healthcare services

Telemedicine, also known as Telehealth, refers to the use of digital communication technologies, such as video calls, phone calls, and mobile apps, to provide healthcare services remotely. This approach allows patients to consult with healthcare professionals without needing to visit a clinic or hospital, making it particularly useful for managing chronic conditions, follow-up appointments, and initial consultations.

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research Analysis of Dermatology-Related Search Engine Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Patient Demand for Outpatient Services and Telehealth

24 citations, June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients reduced searches for dermatology issues during COVID-19, indicating a need for better telehealth services.

research Municipal Health Plans as a Management and Planning Tool: A Bibliometric Survey on Academic Production

January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”

The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety, healthcare workers need mental support, common bacteria cause hospital UTIs, telehealth for heart failure needs research, kids' screen time has increased, pregnant teens are mostly okay with their body image, diagnosing post-surgery tuberculosis is hard, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID symptoms, and psychiatrists should be part of pain management teams.

research Skin Checks and Skin Cancer Diagnosis in Australian General Practice Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2011–2020

3 citations, May 2021 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The COVID-19 pandemic led to fewer skin checks and skin cancer diagnoses in Australia in 2020.

research Convolutional Neural Networks for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Androgenetic Alopecia Using Dermoscopic Hair Images

August 2024

Deep learning can improve non-invasive alopecia diagnosis using hair images.

research Precise Scale: A Quantitative Classification for Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Application to Hair Transplantation

June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

The PRECISE scale helps estimate how many grafts are needed for hair transplant based on the severity of hair loss.

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community A telehealth service you should check out for finasteride.

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with the telehealth service DocBright, highlighting its affordability and effectiveness in prescribing finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole. They noted the service's unique ability to provide a prescription at age 17 but criticized the unprofessional communication with the dermatologist.

community Where can I easily buy topical dutasteride?

in General 63 upvotes 5 days ago

The conversation is about finding a reliable source for topical dutasteride, with mentions of MinoxidilMax and Minoxidil Express as previous and potential suppliers. Suggestions include using telehealth services or local compounding pharmacies for a consistent supply.

community 5 months into Topical Minoxidil, seem to be a non-responder, dermatologist refuses to prescribe oral?

in General 112 upvotes 1 month ago

The user is frustrated with their dermatologist's refusal to prescribe oral Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss, despite starting Finasteride recently. They consider discussing oral Minoxidil with their primary care doctor and exploring telehealth options.

community Doctor only wants to prescribe finasteride in pill form?

in Treatments 49 upvotes 1 month ago

The dermatologist prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil, but only finasteride is available in pill form. The user plans a telehealth visit to discuss options.

community What do I say to get a dutasteride prescription on doktoronline?

in General 63 upvotes 2 months ago

A 19-year-old seeks advice on obtaining a dutasteride prescription for hair loss, despite it being typically prescribed for urinary or prostate issues. Another user suggests starting with minoxidil or finasteride and exploring other telehealth options for dutasteride.

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