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Mobile Device Use in Dermatologic Patient Care

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Rapidly evolving technology, improved mobile device optics, and the uniquely visual nature of dermatology all promote mobile device use in the clinic. This paper examines how dermatologists use mobile device technology in direct patient care. We discuss mobile applications (apps) for both dermatologists and patients, as well as for integration with the electronic health record. Furthermore, we discuss aspects of teledermatology (including teledermoscopy), both from consults from a primary care provider and in using teledermatology to directly connect to the patient. Finally, we address patient perception of mobile devices in the clinic.

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  1. University of Colorado-Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA

    Seth J. Lofgreen

  2. Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA

    Kurt Ashack

  3. University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA

    Kyle A. Burton

  4. Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA

    Robert P. Dellavalle

  5. Dermatology Service, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Eastern Colorado Health Care System, 1055 Clermont Street, Box 165, Denver, CO, 80220, USA

    Robert P. Dellavalle

  6. Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA

    Robert P. Dellavalle

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Dr. RP Dellavalle is an employee of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs had no role in the writing of this manuscript. Any opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. SJ Lofgreen, Mr. KA Burton, and Mr. KA Ashack report no conflicts of interest.

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Lofgreen, S.J., Ashack, K., Burton, K.A. et al. Mobile Device Use in Dermatologic Patient Care. Curr Derm Rep 5, 77–82 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13671-016-0132-y

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