Teledermatology –Teledermatology is a form of
Dermatology
where telecommunicationtechnologies are used to exchange medical information using all kinds of media (audio, visual and also data communication, but typically photos of dermatologic conditions) usually made by non-dermatologists for evaluationoff-site by dermatologists). This speciality deals with options to view skinconditions over a large distance to provide knowledge exchange, to establishsecond opinion services for experts or to use this for follow-up of individualswith chronic skin conditions.Therapies –Therapies provided by dermatologists include, but not restricted to:
Cosmetic filler injections.
Hair removal with laser or other modalities.
Hair transplantation - a cosmetic procedure practised by manydermatologists.
Intralesional treatment - with steroid or chemotherapy.
Laser therapy - for the management of birth marks, skin disorders (likevitiligo), tattoo removal, and cosmetic resurfacing and rejuvenation.
Photo dynamic therapy - for the treatment of skin cancer andprecancerous growths.
Photo therapy - including the use of narrowband UVB, broadband UVB,psoralen and UVB.
Tattoo removal with laser.
Tumescent liposuction - liposuction was invented by a gynaecologist. Adermatologist adapted the procedure to local infusion of diluteanaesthetic called tumescent liposuction. This method is now widelypractised by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and gynaecologists.
Cryosurgery - for the treatment of warts, skin cancers, and other dermatosis.
Radiation therapy - although rarely practised by dermatologists, manydermatologists continue to provide radiation therapy in their office.
Systemic therapies - including antibiotics, immunomodulators, andnovel inject able products.
Topical therapies - dermatologists have the best understanding of thenumerous products and compounds used topically in medicine.Most
Dermatology
can be categorized based on the Anatomical Therapeutic
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