Diagnosis and Management of Pigmented Skin Lesions Using Teledermatology

Although teledermatology has been shown to be a reliable and accurate means of diagnosing and managing dermatologic conditions overall, some questions have been raised regarding its use for pigmented skin lesions. Of particular concern is the misdiagnosis of melanoma, which is an undesirable outcome whether an examination is performed via teledermatology or in person. This article reviews the literature that evaluates teledermatology’s use for...