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Review
. 2021;10(3):55-66.
doi: 10.1007/s13671-021-00333-6. Epub 2021 Jul 28.

International Teledermatology Review

Karen McKoy  1 , Saul Halpern  2 , Kudakwashe Mutyambizi  3
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Review

International Teledermatology Review

Karen McKoy et al. Curr Dermatol Rep. 2021.

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.

Keywords: COVID dermatology; COVID teledermatology; COVID telemedicine; International teledermatology; International telemedicine.

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Conflicts of InterestThe authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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