Editing Dermatology (section)

=== Teledermatology ===
{{Main|Teledermatology}}
Teledermatology is a form of dermatological practice in which telecommunication technologies are used to exchange medical information and treatment through audio, visual, and data communication, including photos of dermatologic conditions, between dermatologists and nondermatologists who are evaluating patients, along with dermatologists directly with patients via distance.<ref>Burg G, Soyer H.P, Chimenti S. (2005): Teledermatology In: Frisch P, Burgdorf W.: EDF White Book, Skin Diseases in Europe. Berlin, 130-133</ref><ref>Douglas A. Perednia, M.D., Nancy A. Brown, M.L.S., OregonHealthSciencesUniversity [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=225996&blobtype=pdf Teledermatology: one application of telemedicine]</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last1=Ford|first1=Adam R.|last2=Gibbons|first2=Caitlin M.|last3=Torres|first3=Josefina|last4=Kornmehl|first4=Heather A.|last5=Singh|first5=Sanminder|last6=Young|first6=Paulina M.|last7=Chambers|first7=Cindy J.|last8=Maverakis|first8=Emanual|last9=Dunnick|first9=Cory A.|last10=Armstrong|first10=April W.|date=2019|title=Access to Dermatological Care with an Innovative Online Model for Psoriasis Management: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial|journal=Telemedicine and e-Health|language=en|volume=25|issue=7|pages=619–627|doi=10.1089/tmj.2018.0160|issn=1530-5627|pmc=6417973|pmid=30222518}}</ref> In India, during the severe coronavirus situations, some dermatologists have initiated online consultation with their patients using some of popular apps, such as Practo, Apollo Pharmacy, Skin Beauty Pal, Lybrate, etc. This subspecialty deals with options to view skin conditions over a large distance to provide [[knowledge exchange]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dermnetnz.org/|title=DermNet NZ – All about the skin - DermNet NZ|website=www.dermnetnz.org}}</ref> to establish second-opinion services for experts,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telederm.org/|title=telederm.org - dermatological advice on a click!|website=www.telederm.org}}</ref> or to use this for follow-up of individuals with chronic skin conditions.<ref>Ebner et al. 2006 e&i</ref><ref>H. Peter Soyer, Rainer Hofmann-Wellenhof, Cesare Massone, Gerald Gabler, Huiting Dong, Fezal Ozdemir, Giuseppe Argenziano [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1087218&blobtype=pdf telederm.org: Freely Available Online Consultations in Dermatology]</ref> Teledermatology can reduce wait times by allowing dermatologists to treat minor conditions online while serious conditions requiring immediate care are given priority for appointments.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | url=https://innovations.ahrq.gov/profiles/online-visits-dermatologists-enhance-access-care-patients-minor-and-serious-skin-conditions |title=Online Visits With Dermatologists Enhance Access to Care for Patients With Minor and Serious Skin Conditions, Boost Physician Productivity |date=2013-11-06 | access-date=2013-11-06}}</ref>