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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 5 months 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 How Do You Get A Dut Prescription?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 10 months ago

A user considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss is seeking advice on how to get a prescription, with suggestions to ask their primary care physician or consult a dermatologist, and mentions of telehealth options for obtaining the prescription.

community Hey guys I’m a Compounding Pharmacist specialized in Hair-loss who makes Topical Finasteride Foam +/- minoxidil

in Treatment 28 upvotes 3 years ago

A compounding pharmacist offers affordable topical finasteride foam with Anagain and micro-dose finasteride capsules for hair loss. They provide telehealth services across Canada and private appointments for international patients.

community People Using Tretinoin and Minoxidil - How Are You Doing It?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 month ago

People are discussing using tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss treatment, focusing on application methods and results. Microneedling is mentioned as a separate method to promote hair growth, with some debate on its effectiveness in enhancing minoxidil absorption.

community Should I just switch to oral minoxidil + where do you get cheap oral minoxidil in the United States?

in Minoxidil 19 upvotes 2 months ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.

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