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Review
. 2021 Jan;38(1):39-44.
doi: 10.1111/pde.14479. Epub 2020 Dec 9.

Pediatric teledermatology: A review of the literature

Alexander M Cartron  1 , Paola C Aldana  1 , Amor Khachemoune  2   3
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Pediatric teledermatology: A review of the literature

Alexander M Cartron et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2021 Jan.

Abstract

Skin complaints are common among pediatric patients, yet as of 2020, fewer than 400 board-certified pediatric dermatologists currently practice in the United States. Pediatric teledermatology may address barriers to dermatologic care in children, assisting with distant geographic locations and long wait times. A review of the literature was conducted to synthesize important features of teledermatology for pediatric dermatologists. We summarize types of telemedicine platforms, common dermatologic conditions seen by pediatric teledermatologists, diagnostic accuracy and concordance, and guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Telemedicine Association regarding teledermatology. This report highlights the utility of pediatric telemedicine in both the outpatient and inpatient dermatology setting to increase access to high-quality dermatologic care.

Keywords: pediatric teledermatology; store-and-forward; telemedicine; videoconferencing.

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