International Teledermatology Review
Karen McKoy, S Halpern, Kudakwashe Mutyambizi
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The use of teledermatology has been evolving slowly for the delivery of health care to remote and underserved populations. Improving technology and the recent COVID-19 pandemic have hastened its use internationally. RECENT FINDINGS: Some barriers to the use of teledermatology have fallen considerably in the last year. SUMMARY: Teledermatology use has increased significantly in recent years in both government-sponsored and private health care systems and individual practices. There are no recognized international practice guidelines and variable use within countries. Many barriers remain to increasing the use of teledermatology.
Topics & Concepts
TeledermatologyMedicineDermatologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical physicsFamily medicineInternal medicineTelemedicineHealth careEconomic growthDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)EconomicsCutaneous Melanoma Detection and ManagementCutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders researchNonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies