[Teledermatology--importance of telemedicine and dermatology].

Due to a constantly improving technology the transfer of clinical images associated with histological images represents the actual answer to the expectation of Dermatologists. The authors give their personal experience regarding the use of telemedicine in Dermatology: discussion of clinical cases, histopathological presentation, diagnostic assistance, follow-up of patients, teaching, and research. Perspectives and development offered by telemedicine as well as the advantages of patient care, and of presenting research topics are mentioned. Also aspects which have to be clarified before telemedicine takes up are presented: as far as that goes for practicing Medicine and Dermatology, technical applicability, credibility, acceptance, confidence and responsibility.