Pediatric teledermatology: A review of the literature
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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.
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Pediatric teledermatology can be delivered via synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid means.
“Pediatric teledermatology can be delivered via synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid means [2].”
From A Glance at the Practice of Pediatric Teledermatology Pre- and Post–COVID-19: Narrative Review (2022) · cites this paper as [2]
Pre-COVID-19, diagnoses during pediatric teledermatology consults were similar to in-person visits, including inflammatory dermatoses, infective issues, tumors, wound care, pigmentary conditions, and alopecia.
“Pre–COVID-19, diagnoses during pediatric teledermatology consults were similar to in-person visits, including inflammatory dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis; pityriasis alba; acne; xerosis; infective issues such as molluscum contagiosum; verruca vulgaris; benign and malignant tumors including melanocytic nevi, infantile hemangiomas (IH), and other skin tumors; wound care; pigmentary conditions”
From A Glance at the Practice of Pediatric Teledermatology Pre- and Post–COVID-19: Narrative Review (2022) · cites this paper as [2]
A 2015 survey of US dermatologists reported up to 89% of pediatric dermatologists having experience with teledermatology, using store-and-forward platforms, synchronous live consults, and hybrid platforms.
“A 2015 survey of US dermatologists reported up to 89% of pediatric dermatologists having experience with teledermatology, using store-and-forward platforms, synchronous live consults, and hybrid platforms [2].”
From A Glance at the Practice of Pediatric Teledermatology Pre- and Post–COVID-19: Narrative Review (2022) · cites this paper as [2]
Post-COVID-19, reported pediatric teledermatology consult diagnoses included atopic dermatitis, Gianotti Crosti Syndrome, intertrigo, photodermatitis, acne, adnexal disorders, alopecia, IH, skin infections/infestations, molluscum contagiosum, verruca vulgaris, melanocytic nevi, pigmentary disorders, and psoriasis.
“Post–COVID-19, reported pediatric teledermatology consult diagnoses included atopic dermatitis, Gianotti Crosti Syndrome, intertrigo, photodermatitis, acne, adnexal disorders, alopecia, IH, skin infections/infestations, molluscum contagiosum, verruca vulgaris, melanocytic nevi, pigmentary disorders, and psoriasis [2,11].”
From A Glance at the Practice of Pediatric Teledermatology Pre- and Post–COVID-19: Narrative Review (2022) · cites this paper as [2]
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- Authors
- Cartron, A. M., Aldana, P. C., & Khachemoune, A.
- Affiliations
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University (US)
- Venue
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2020-12-09
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 39-44
- ISSN
- 0736-8046 (ISSN-L)
- 1525-1470
- OpenAlex
- W3113031804
- Cited by
- 34
- References
- 34
- Citations by year
- 2026: 6 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 6 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 4
- FWCI
- 0.71
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Pediatric Dermatology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Keywords
- telehealth platforms, diagnostic accuracy, access to dermatologic care, geographic barriers to care, waiting time, telemedicine guidelines, inpatient dermatology, outpatient dermatology
- MeSH terms
- Child, Dermatology, Humans, Skin, Skin Diseases, United States, Telemedicine
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