Mobile Teledermatology

Authors

Mohammed Abdul Qader Almalmi
Consultant of dermatology and aesthetic medicine in Doctor AlMalmi Clinic Sanaa Yemen and specialist dermatology and aesthetic medicine in Be You Plus Clinic Dubai UAE.

Article Information

Corresponding Author: Mohammed Abdul Qader Almalmi, Consultant of Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine In Doctor Almalmi Clinic Sanaa Yemen And Specialist Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine In Be You Plus Clinic Dubai Uae.

Received date: August 07, 2024
Accepted date: August 12, 2024
Published date: August 16, 2024

Citation:  Mohammed Abdul Qader Almalmi .(2024) “Mobile Teledermatology  ”. Journal of Biomed Research International, 1(1) DOI : 10.61148/JBRI/002.
Copyright: © 2024 Mohammed Abdul Qader Almalmi. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Abstract

Background Teledermatology involves a qualified professional clinical photographer taking a series of digital photographs of a patient's skin lesion. The photographs are then sent to a dermatologist for remote assessment to see if the patient needs to come into hospital for further treatment Objective  To study the pattern of cutaneous clinical cases sent through social media Patients and Methods males and females infants and children's and adults patients presented and sent photos through Whatsapp with different clinical skin lesions Results  The clinical data and the information about the patients showed they had different skin diseases.

Keywords

teledermatology

Background:

Teledermatology involves a qualified professional clinical photographer taking a series of digital photographs of a patient's skin lesion. The photographs are then sent to a dermatologist for remote assessment to see if the patient needs to come into hospital for further treatment Objective  To study the pattern of cutaneous clinical cases sent through social media Patients and Methods males and females infants and children's and adults patients presented and sent photos through Whatsapp with different clinical skin lesions Results  The clinical data and the information about the patients showed they had different skin diseases.

Conclusion:
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Spotting diagnosis and the treatment and follow up performed free of charge comment 
Teledermatology is a subspecialty in the medical field of dermatology and probably one of the most common applications of telemedicine and e-health.[1] In teledermatology, telecommunication technologies are used to exchange medical information (concerning skin conditions and tumours of the skin) over a distance using audio, visual, and data communication. Applications comprise health care management such as diagnoses, consultation, and treatment as well as (continuous) education.

The dermatologists Perednia and Brown were the first to coin the term "teledermatology" in 1995. In a scientific publication, they described the value of a teledermatologic service in a rural area underserved by dermatologists Mobile telemedicine is a system in which at least one participant (the person seeking advice or the doctor, for instance) uses wireless or mobile equipment i.e. mobile phones, handheld devices), in contrast to conventional stationary telemedicine platforms. Travelers who develop skin lesions as well as doctors who are on the move in hospital/non-hospital area can benefit from this new development in teledermatology. To facilitate access to medical advice and enable individuals to play a more active role in managing their own health status, mobile teledermatology seems to be especially suited for patient filtering or triage. (i.e. referral based on the severity and character of their skin condition). Another possible practical application is for follow-up of individuals with chronic skin conditions. However, currently available studies show a high rate of missed skin cancers including melanoma, and there is not enough robust data to recommend this method of diagnosis and treatment. Suitability of cases Not all cases are suitable for teledermatology. The type of cases .suited for teledermatology is a topic, which requires more studies. Some studies have observed that eczema and follicular lesions were diagnosed with relatively more certainty, while in some other studies it was seen that diagnoses were made with more certainty in cases like viral warts, herpes zoster, acne vulgaris, irritant dermatitis, vitiligo, and superficial bacterial and fungal infections. Implemented projects by country of Yemen.

Case 1: Photo dermatitis and secondary millia due to sun light exposure in the forehead area treated by topical antibiotic.

 

Case 2: Impetigo contagiousm Erythematous itchy macules with honey crust in the lower limbs treated by topical antibiotic and oral antibiotic 

 

Case 3: Tenia cruris in the groin area and axilla treated by topical and oral antifungals

 

Case 4: Hyperpigmrnted macules in the dorsum right hand fixed drug eruption due to using antidepressant. Treatment by stop the drug or change other antidepressant.

 

 

Case 5:Tenia capitis treated by topical antifungals

Case 6: Acne vulgaris treated by topical antibiotic

 

Case 7:   Annular eczema treated by topical steroid

 

Case 8: Hyperpigmented tenia versicolor treated by topical and oral antifungals

 

Case 9: hand cysts due to irritation leaved alone

 

Case 10: folliculitis treated by topical antibiotic

 

Case 11: senile acne treated by topical low potent steroid and antibiotic

 

Case 12: mosquito insect bite healed alome

 

Case 13: Orf or Ecthyma contagiosum or  contagiosum pustular dermatitis treated by topical and oral antibiotic


 

 

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