Teledermatology in the time of COVID‐19. Issue 12 (4th November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ibrahim, Ahmed Elsayed; Magdy, Mayar; Khalaf, Eslam M.; Mostafa, Alshimaa; Arafa, Ahmed
• Is Part Of: International journal of clinical practice. Volume 75:Issue 12(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-11-04
• Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.15000
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-5031

Abstract

Abstract: Aims: The enormous spread of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID‐19) represents a challenge to dermatological practice. Accumulating evidence has suggested a possible role of teledermatology in facing this challenge. In this article, we aimed to give a general overview of teledermatology in terms of models of practice, modes of delivery, advantages, limitations, ethical considerations and legislative challenges as well as discussing, using examples from literature, how dermatological practice can benefit from teledermatology during the time of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Discussion and conclusion: Teledermatology could be an accessible, accurate and cost‐effective substitute for conventional face‐to‐face dermatological consultations during the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, teledermatology practice needs updated legislation and guidelines. More efforts should be done to encourage dermatologists, especially in underserved communities, to provide teledermatology services. Ethical issues and data security related to teledermatology have to be considered.