IPROC iproc Iproceedings 2369-6893 JMIR Publications Toronto, Canada v8i1e36907 10.2196/36907 Abstract Abstract From Teledermatology to Dermatology Artificial Intelligence: Will Teledermatology Exist in the Next 2 Years? Derrick Thomas Börve Alexander 1
Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Medicinaregatan 3 Gothenburg, 413 90 Sweden 46 317860000 alexander@idoc24.com
2 Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg Gothenburg Sweden iDoc24 Inc Berkeley, CA United States Corresponding Author: Alexander Börve alexander@idoc24.com Jan-Dec 2022 8 3 2022 8 1 e36907 28 1 2022 28 1 2022 ©Alexander Börve. Originally published in Iproceedings (https://www.iproc.org), 08.03.2022. 2022

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 Background

Dermatology has been proven to be well suited for store-and-forward telemedicine triaging. With the reduced cost of computer power and readily available deep convolutional neural networks, using the digital images collected with store-and-forward, machine learning has made it possible to create artificial intelligence (AI) models. The AI models can analyze new digital images taken with a smartphone camera and return reliable dermatology outputs within seconds.

 Objective

The aim of this study is to demonstrate the shift from teledermatology to dermatology AI.

 Methods

A literature search was conducted and experience from a web-based teledermatology service was also considered.

 Results

There has been a slow uptake of teledermatology in a clinical setting and by consumers. The development of AI dermatology models has gained momentum over the last few years. Studies have shown that AI dermatology is on par with teledermatology to deliver accurate diagnoses for the most common dermatology pathologies.

 Conclusions

Teledermatology has still not gained mass adoption, both clinically and directly by consumers. The fast pace of AI dermatology development indicates that the technology will surpass store-and-forward teledermatology as a first point of digital consultation in dermatology.

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