Comparison of Pediatric Dermatology Conditions Across Telehealth and In-Person Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Abstract

Understanding the utility of virtual visits in pediatric dermatology practice has become increasingly important in the telehealth era. We compared the conditions diagnosed in pediatric dermatology between traditional in-person visits and virtual telehealth visits during the initial 8-month phase of the COVID-19 pandemic at an urban medical institution. When given the option, pediatric dermatology patients and their families were more likely to choose telehealth visits for the diagnosis and/or management of acne, hemangiomas, and contact dermatitis; however, they were more likely to choose in-person visits for atopic dermatitis, viral warts, and alopecia areata. These differences may be attributed to clinical features of pediatric skin conditions, treatment options, and other factors which may influence patient preference for telehealth or in-person care for their condition.

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Duan, G. Y., Lambert, R. A., Hight, R. S., & Rosenblatt, A. E. (2022). Comparison of Pediatric Dermatology Conditions Across Telehealth and In-Person Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 21(11), 1260–1263. https://doi.org/10.36849/JDD.6843

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