What is teledermatology and does it have a place in the management of psoriasis?

The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Hub was pleased to speak with Peter van de Kerkhof, Radboud University, Nijmegen, NL. We asked, What is teledermatology and does it have a place in the management of psoriasis?

In this interview, van de Kerkhof outlines the drivers for the development of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and provides context for why this was vital to facilitate treatment when face-to-face consultations were difficult. Van de Kerkhof weighs the benefits and drawbacks of the use of photos and video conferencing, with a focus on privacy, and equipment and internet accessibility as barriers. Van de Kerkhof also looks at where telemedicine can be successfully implemented, noting scenarios where face-to-face consultation is still required to effectively treat a patient. This interview concludes with a look at the future applications of telemedicine, considering its use in conjunction with typical consultations and the patient experience.