Digital Disruption In Dermatology: The Role Of mHealth Technologies In Clinical Care And Clinical Research

By Marlis Sarkany

In a fast-paced digital world, healthcare has had to adapt to better serve consumers who increasingly prefer the convenience of web- or app-based services to in-person assistance. Mobile health (or mHealth) solutions provide increased access to care, making it easier for patients to receive care and for healthcare professionals to deliver that care.

Visual assessments are a critical component of evaluation and diagnosis for healthcare professionals who treat dermatological conditions. Advancements in medical technology that enable the capture and transmission of high-definition digital images have opened the door for dermatology mHealth programs—and these same technologies have the potential to radically change dermatology trial designs going forward.