Feasibility of teledermatology

What is it about?

Abstract This review demonstrates the feasibility of "Teledermatology" in delivering skin care services to patients with leishmaniasis disease in underserved areas, utilizing simple technology applications. "Teledermatology program" of the Eradication of Leishmaniasis from Yemen Project (ELYP) has been discussed, as an example. Correspondence

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Why is it important?

In conclusion The developing Teledermatology program of RLCC, using simple available technology resources, has played a key role in offering patients with leishmaniasis with free access to what was unavailable and costly unaffordable treatment and quick access to consultation and support services. It has improved lives and saved unnecessary transportation cost of patients with leishmaniasis at rural disadvantaged areas, improved patients' documentation, raised remote education and community awareness of the disease, enhanced staff knowledge and enhanced research capabilities of leishmaniasis in Yemen.