Can Telemedicine Work for Dermatology Patients?
A recent study, titled “A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Online Follow-up Visits in the Management of Acne,” found that “Delivering follow-up care to acne patients via an e-visit platform produced clinical outcomes equivalent to those of conventional office visits.” The study measured 151 women with moderate facial acne. These women received an “initial office visit with a dermatologist where researchers took three baseline photos of their face. Patients assigned to follow up with the doctor using a secure Web site were given a digital camera and trained on how to photograph their face so that photos could be compared to the baseline images. During online visits, patients uploaded three photos and completed a questionnaire about their acne. Doctors responded to patients within three business days.” Please click here for the full article.
