Department of Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
Barnet Hospital, The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Int J Clin Pract. 2021 Dec;75(12):e15000. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.15000. Epub 2021 Nov 4.
The enormous spread of the novel Corona virus disease (COVID-19) represents a challenge to dermatological practice. Accumulating evidence has suggested a possible role of teledermatology in facing this challenge. In this article, we aimed to give a general overview of teledermatology in terms of models of practice, modes of delivery, advantages, limitations, ethical considerations and legislative challenges as well as discussing, using examples from literature, how dermatological practice can benefit from teledermatology during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teledermatology could be an accessible, accurate and cost-effective substitute for conventional face-to-face dermatological consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, teledermatology practice needs updated legislation and guidelines. More efforts should be done to encourage dermatologists, especially in underserved communities, to provide teledermatology services. Ethical issues and data security related to teledermatology have to be considered.
新型冠状病毒病（COVID-19）的广泛传播对皮肤科实践提出了挑战。越来越多的证据表明远程皮肤病学在应对这一挑战方面可能发挥作用。本文旨在从实践模式、传递方式、优势、局限性、伦理考虑和立法挑战等方面对远程皮肤病学进行概述，并结合文献中的实例讨论在 COVID-19 大流行期间远程皮肤病学如何使皮肤科受益。
在 COVID-19 大流行期间，远程皮肤病学可能是一种可及、准确且具有成本效益的传统面对面皮肤科咨询的替代方法。然而，远程皮肤病学实践需要更新的立法和指南。应做出更多努力鼓励皮肤科医生，特别是在服务不足的社区，提供远程皮肤病学服务。必须考虑与远程皮肤病学相关的伦理问题和数据安全。
