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Review
. 2022 Apr 27;5(1):55.
doi: 10.1038/s41746-022-00587-9.

Dermoscopy practice guidelines for use in telemedicine

Linda Camaj Deda #  1 , Rebecca H Goldberg #  1 , Taylor A Jamerson  1 , Ivy Lee  2 , Trilokraj Tejasvi  3   4
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Review

Dermoscopy practice guidelines for use in telemedicine

Linda Camaj Deda et al. NPJ Digit Med. .

Abstract

Teledermoscopy, or the utilization of dermatoscopic images in telemedicine, can help diagnose dermatologic disease remotely, triage lesions of concern (i.e., determine whether in-person consultation with a dermatologist is necessary, biopsy, or reassure the patient), and monitor dermatologic lesions over time. Handheld dermatoscopes, a magnifying apparatus, have become a commonly utilized tool for providers in many healthcare settings and professions and allows users to view microstructures of the epidermis and dermis. This Dermoscopy Practice Guideline reflects current knowledge in the field of telemedicine to demonstrate the correct capture, usage, and incorporation of dermoscopic images into everyday practice.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1. Guidelines for acquisition of clinical images.
Follow this checklist to ensure proper lighting, background, field of view, orientation, focus, field, resolution, and scale when taking clinical images for store-and-forward utilization.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2. Store-and-forward consultation steps.
Capture gross image of lesion. Wipe lesion with alcohol pad before taking dermoscopy photos.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3. The Decision Tree of literature search.
Literature search, review, and article inclusions.
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