Teledermatology Diagnostic Accuracy: A Randomized Cohort Study Comparing Three Image Acquisition Techniques.

ABSTRACT: Teledermatology is increasingly recognized as a valuable tool for expanding access to dermatologic care, particularly in underserved and remote settings. This randomized prospective cohort study, the first of its kind in the region, examined the diagnostic and treatment concordance of teledermatologists compared to in-clinic dermatologists, with a focus on the impact of image acquisition methods. A total of 360 adult patients presenting for dermatologic evaluation at the American University of Beirut Medical Center were enrolled. Each patient contributed three sets of skin lesion photographs: unassisted patient-taken, assisted patient-taken after brief standardized training, and resident-taken under clinical conditions. Using a store-and-forward model, teledermatologists reviewed one rando

SUBMITTER: Saade S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12488292 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature