[Successful regional teledermatological and teledermatoscopic triage networking between general practitioners and dermatologists].

Background: There is an increasing need by general practitioners (GPs) for consultations regarding skin diseases or skin lesions. Teledermatological and teledermoscopic diagnoses are possible with good results.

Objectives: This descriptive study analyzed whether the increasing need for dermatological consultations could be improved by regional teledermatological and teledermoscopic triage between GPs and dermatologists.

[Mobile teledermatology in the treatment of chronic ulcers].

Background: Treatment of chronic ulcers is challenging. Advanced age, comorbidities, and a lack of medical knowledge of the caretaker's relatives are additional burdens. This study analyses if patient driven teledermatology could support them in the treatment of leg ulcers.

Survey on the status of teledermatology in Austria.

Background: The use of digital communication media is becoming increasingly important, with the primary aim of improving both treatment quality and patients' quality of life. In an effort to optimize telemedicine in the field of dermatology, we conducted a survey among dermatologists in Austria.

Methods: Statistical analysis of a questionnaire that was developed by a working group and sent to 769 Austrian dermatologists.