Teledermatology-Teleremedy Technology to Diagnose Early Melanoma

The most harmful skin lesions, including melanoma, can be of any sort. Early cancer identification is essential, but the distinction between melanoma and non- melanoma can only be made by a dermatologist with specialized training. The practice of teledermatology, a branch of telemedicine, is becoming a more common way to provide dermatologic healthcare globally and is expected to play a bigger role in medicine in the future. Tele-dermatology has also been employed for a number of other purposes, such as triage, diagnostic and management services, and second opinions for medical professionals in primary care. It has been configured in a variety of ways: 1) direct referral from primary care using clinical history and picture data transmitted to dermatology clinics in tertiary care for second opinions and triage referrals; and 2) assisting in the establishment of community-based clinics run by nurses or doctors. Tele-dermatology in particular can help in identifying and treating melanoma risk factors. Telemedicine can also be integrated with this. These can then disseminate the information via a user-friendly front end for the users to view. Through Tele-dermatology employing mobile devices, dermatologic consultations for skin cancer screening can be offered in an original and useful method.