Exploring teledermatology in managing common inflammatory skin conditions: a systematic review

Year 2024, , 341 - 345, 27.05.2024

Şule Gençoğlu

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1469966

Abstract

This investigation delves into the advancing domain of telemedicine within dermatology, highlighting its potential to reshape forthcoming healthcare paradigms. Specifically focusing on the utilization of teledermatology for prevalent inflammatory skin conditions, this study synthesizes literature comprising meta-analyses, comprehensive reviews, editor correspondences, real-world investigations, case collections, and detailed reports. Adhering to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) standards, manuscript selection and data extraction were meticulously executed. Initially, 121 relevant records were identified through database surveys. Following screening, 110 articles met the criteria for in-depth evaluation, with 92 articles ultimately included in our comprehensive review. Teledermatology, bolstered by the exigencies of the pandemic, emerges as a viable alternative for dermatological consultations in the foreseeable future. The rapid uptake and refinement observed during the crisis underscore its potential for further substantive advancements. Nonetheless, the establishment of structured guidelines governing its implementation and ongoing refinement remains imperative.

Keywords

Teledermatology, Inflammatory skin conditions, telemedicine, healthcare dynamics, pandemic adaptation

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