• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Dec 2020

    The Increasing Scope of Teledermatology in Nepal.

    • Vikash Paudel.
    • Department of Dermatology and Venerology, National Medical College, Birgunj-15, Parsa, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2020 Dec 31; 58 (232): 1100-1102.

    AbstractTeledermatology is a rising subspecialty that uses information and communications technologies to diagnose, prevent, treat, and educate skin health. It is an innovative means for delivering quality dermatological care. It embraces the potentials for revolutionizing dermatologic consultation to remote locations in Nepal, where service by dermatologists is almost impossible. By adopting advances in telecommunication, wider and faster coverage of the internet and smartphones, computers, laptops, and high-resolution cameras, the era of teledermatology is changing even in lower-income countries like Nepal. It has emerged as a boon in skin healthcare to rural and even urban care in the recent coronavirus pandemic but would never replace traditional consultations. The challenges faced by teledermatology are lack of technical expertise and proper implementation of guidelines, diagnostic limitations, and various medico-legal aspects. This article presents a brief review of teledermatology in Nepal.

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