Skin diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide; however, access\nto dermatology services are critically limited, particularly in low- to middle-income countries (LMIC),\nwhere there is an overall shortage of physicians. Implementation of long-range technological support\ntools has been growing in an effort to provide quality dermatology care to even the most remote\nsettings globally. eHealth strategies can provide realistic healthcare solutions if implemented in\na feasible and sensitive way, customizing tools to address the unique needs and resource limitations\nof the local setting. This article summarizes the various types of telemedicine and mobile health\n(mHealth) tools and their practical applications and benefits for patient care. The challenges and\nbarriers of teledermatology are discussed, as well as steps to consider when implementing a new\nteledermatology initiative. eHealth arguably offers one of the most flexible and realistic tools for\nproviding critically needed access to dermatology skills in underserved LMICs.
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