Use of mobile applications in dermatology

Kaliyadan, Feroze; Ashique, Karalikkattil T.

doi:10.4103/ijd.ijd_422_20

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“…Sometimes apps are only free to a certain capacity; for example, some of the mole-tracking apps only allow users to add a few images for free before requiring them to pay. Other apps may require users to pay to hide advertisements [ 64 ]. Additionally, if users are recommended to consult with an affiliated dermatologist through the app, they may end up paying more money, especially if the consulting dermatologist recommends following up with an in-person dermatologist.…”

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Ouellette

Rao

2022

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(1) Background: As smartphones have become more widely used, they have become an appealing tool for health-related functions. For dermatology alone, hundreds of applications (apps) are available to download for both patients and providers. (2) Methods: The Google Play Store and Apple App Store were searched from the United States using dermatology-related terms. Apps were categorized based on description, and the number of reviews, download cost, target audience, and use of AI were recorded. The top apps from each category by number of reviews were reported. Additionally, literature on the benefits and limitations of using smartphones for dermatology were reviewed. (3) Results: A total of 632 apps were included in the study: 395 (62.5%) were marketed towards patients, 203 (32.1%) towards providers, and 34 (5.4%) towards both; 265 (41.9%) were available only on the Google Play Store, 146 (23.1%) only on the Apple App Store, and 221 (35.0%) were available on both; and 595 (94.1%) were free to download and 37 (5.9%) had a cost to download, ranging from USD 0.99 to USD 349.99 (median USD 37.49). A total of 99 apps (15.7%) reported the use of artificial intelligence. (4) Conclusions: Although there are many benefits of using smartphones for dermatology, lack of regulation and high-quality evidence supporting the efficacy and accuracy of apps hinders their potential.

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Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Ouellette

Rao

2022

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“…In this study, we identify, categorize, and perform a comprehensive assessment of digital skin imaging applications for features addressing image acquisition technique. By including tools across multiple modalities and employing general dermatology search terms, we expand the scope of previous studies that have primarily focused on mobile apps and skin cancer detection 21,23–29 . We also synthesize an inventory of technique features, many of which address imaging guidelines previously proposed by International Skin Imaging Collaboration (ISIC), 30,31 that are currently implemented in digital skin imaging applications to improve image quality.…”

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“…By including tools across multiple modalities and employing general dermatology search terms, we expand the scope of previous studies that have primarily focused on mobile apps and skin cancer detection. 21 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 We also synthesize an inventory of technique features, many of which address imaging guidelines previously proposed by International Skin Imaging Collaboration (ISIC), 30 , 31 that are currently implemented in digital skin imaging applications to improve image quality. This is the first feature‐level analysis of dermatology applications that assesses image quality improvement techniques.…”

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Digital skin imaging applications, part I: Assessment of image acquisition technique features

Sun

Kentley

Wilson

et al. 2022

Skin Research and Technology

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Background:The rapid adoption of digital skin imaging applications has increased the utilization of smartphone-acquired images in dermatology. While this has enormous potential for scaling the assessment of concerning skin lesions, the insufficient quality of many consumer/patient-taken images can undermine clinical accuracy and potentially harm patients due to lack of diagnostic interpretability. We aim to characterize the current state of digital skin imaging applications and comprehensively assess how image acquisition features address image quality. Materials and methods:Publicly discoverable mobile, web, and desktop-based skin imaging applications, identified through keyword searches in mobile app stores, Google Search queries, previous teledermatology studies, and expert recommendations were independently assessed by three reviewers. Applications were categorized by primary audience (consumer-facing, nonhospital-based practice, or enterprise/health system), function (education, store-and-forward teledermatology, live-interactive teledermatology, electronic medical record adjunct/clinical imaging storage, or clinical triage), inapp connection to a healthcare provider (yes or no), and user type (patient, provider, or both).Results: Just over half (57%) of 191 included skin imaging applications had at least one of 14 image acquisition technique features. Those that were consumer-facing, intended for educational use, and designed for both patient and physician users had significantly greater feature richness (p < 0.05). The most common feature was the inclusion of text-based imaging tips, followed by the requirement to submit multiple images and body area matching.

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“…(por ejemplo, Reumapp ▫ , Epocrates ® ). Incluso el internet ha permitido que tengamos acceso a la literatura de miles de artículos médicos en cuestión de minutos (6) .…”

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“…Los algoritmos de inteligencia artificial se perfeccionarán día tras día y serán, en muchos casos, muy acertados al momento de hacer diagnósticos. Es el caso de los algoritmos ya probados en melanoma: recientes estudios demostraron que podían llegar a ser más veraces que el ojo clínico de un dermatólogo experto para diagnosticar estos tumores (6) . Bancos de millones de imágenes digitales alimentando una inteligencia artificial buscarán tener un atino diagnóstico más preciso que reduzca el factor de error.…”

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Tecnología en dermatología: ¿Dónde estamos y hacia dónde vamos?

Franco

2023

rev. asoc. colomb. dermatol. cir. dematol.

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Use of mobile applications in dermatology

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Usefulness of Smartphones in Dermatology: A US-Based Review

Digital skin imaging applications, part I: Assessment of image acquisition technique features

Tecnología en dermatología: ¿Dónde estamos y hacia dónde vamos?

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