Global Teledermatology Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Market Likely to be Driven by Rising Cases of Skin Related Problems and Need for Medical Care

Teledermatology, a subfield of dermatology, is a popular application of telemedicine and e-health. Teledermatology uses telecommuncation technologies to convey medical info over varying distances; applications of teledermatology pervade several domains of health care management including diagnoses, consultation, education and treatment.

Store and forward (SAF), and interactive (or real time) teledermatology form the foundation for teledermatology practice; both methods may also be combined to create hybrid methods of data transmission. While SAF is generally the preferred method, it entails conveying digital images with accompanying medical info to a data storage gadget of a specialist in the field. A major advantage of the method is that it does not need the presence of both parties at the same location and time; also, it does not warrant costly equipment.

In real time teledermatology, the medical provider and the patient are able to interact via live video conference. Some cases may also entail the performance of remote surgery and use of telereobotic microscopes (especially in dermatopathology). However, this method warrants sophisticated and expensive technology, and the presence of both parties at the same time. Developments in technology are expected to boost the global teledermatology market. 

Mobile Applications are Gaining Importance

Domains in which teledermatology may be applied include Health Care Management (mobile applications enabling teledermatology are assuming much importance in the domain), Education (several universities offer online courses and training programs suited to medical students), and special interest domains such as teledermoscopy, teledermatopathology, dermatopathology aided by teledermoscopy, and mobile teledermatology.

It has been reported that teledermatology leads to good patient satisfaction and diagnostic concordance. Teledermatology may prove to be an effective triage tool, decrease referral times (even in cases of cutaneous malignancies, particularly when combined with teledermoscopy). Teledermatology has exhibited usefulness in the follow-up of chronic skin disease, including chronic ulcers. These factors are expected to stimulate the global teledermatology market.

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