The Impact of teledermatology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Teledermatology has been widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic as virtual patient care promotes social distancing and decreases viral exposure risk. As teledermatology has become more prominent during this period, it is essential to assess whether virtual visits allow for adequate patient care. To assess perceptions of advantages and disadvantages of teledermatology, a survey was sent to academic dermatologists through the Association of Professors of Dermatology (APD) listserv.

The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on dermatologist burnout: a survey study.

Burnout in dermatology is on the rise, with 36% of U.S. dermatologists experiencing burnout in 2020.

Skin Cancer Detection Technology.

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy in the United States. Health care providers and patients alike are tasked with identifying suspicious skin lesions in order to diagnose skin cancers early and treat them quickly. The normal pathway to skin cancer diagnosis is visual, with dermoscopic assessment of the lesion followed by biopsy and histopathologic evaluation.

Photodamage spares the distal digits owing to primate-like hand flexion.

Sun-exposed areas of the body - including the face, neck, and extensor forearms - are chronically exposed to UV light and display signs of photoaging. The skin distal to the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is, however, typically spared owing to the natural rest position of the hand. The inward curvature of the fingers, termed the finger flexion cascade, orients the skin distal to the PIP joint toward the ground as in knuckle-walking primates.