Dermatology is a branch of medicine based on the direct examination of tangible body sites. Differently from other specialties, it involves mainly the use of sight, although other tools strongly support the diagnostic process. Among these, dermoscopy currently represents the main method used for pigmented lesions evaluation. Moreover, many other well-established and historical techniques (e.g. skin scraping microscopy, ultrasound evaluation) assist dermatologists in their daily clinical practice. The facilities can vary among different countries, with some traditional tools having been left behind in high-income settings. More recently, and strongly increasing during the pandemic era, tele-dermatology has gained more impact. Tele-dermatology is defined as the use of technology to remotely manage skin disorders, and it mandatorily requires the use of other non-invasive tools. These digital technologies, together with the development of artificial intelligence-guided methods, have increased tele-dermatology's impact in this field of healthcare.
This Research Topic aims to showcase “state of the art” non-invasive diagnostic tools that are currently available in dermatology, including both adapted historical techniques or newly developed methodologies, that provide guidance for future research and its translation.
The recent Covid-19 pandemic has driven a great push to develop new methodologies, mainly through artificial intelligence, to connect consultants and patients as well as to employ traditional techniques in alternative scope. Accordingly, the demonstration of each tool's efficacy and usefulness in assisting dermatologists in the process of making clinical decisions in diagnosis, management and treatment of cutaneous disorders is a further goal of the Research Topic.
We welcome all types of articles, including original research papers, reviews, meta-analysis, case reports, commentaries and technological innovation notes related to non-invasive tools (traditional or newly developed techniques) in the management of cutaneous disorders. Moreover, papers discussing the usefulness of innovative technologies and/or of consolidated instruments available for the first-line screening (i.e. in the primary care setting) of skin lesions are strongly encouraged. Articles related to the use of simple and universal digital technologies (i.e. Apps) in Dermatology are also of interest.
Dermatology is a branch of medicine based on the direct examination of tangible body sites. Differently from other specialties, it involves mainly the use of sight, although other tools strongly support the diagnostic process. Among these, dermoscopy currently represents the main method used for pigmented lesions evaluation. Moreover, many other well-established and historical techniques (e.g. skin scraping microscopy, ultrasound evaluation) assist dermatologists in their daily clinical practice. The facilities can vary among different countries, with some traditional tools having been left behind in high-income settings. More recently, and strongly increasing during the pandemic era, tele-dermatology has gained more impact. Tele-dermatology is defined as the use of technology to remotely manage skin disorders, and it mandatorily requires the use of other non-invasive tools. These digital technologies, together with the development of artificial intelligence-guided methods, have increased tele-dermatology's impact in this field of healthcare.
This Research Topic aims to showcase “state of the art” non-invasive diagnostic tools that are currently available in dermatology, including both adapted historical techniques or newly developed methodologies, that provide guidance for future research and its translation.
The recent Covid-19 pandemic has driven a great push to develop new methodologies, mainly through artificial intelligence, to connect consultants and patients as well as to employ traditional techniques in alternative scope. Accordingly, the demonstration of each tool's efficacy and usefulness in assisting dermatologists in the process of making clinical decisions in diagnosis, management and treatment of cutaneous disorders is a further goal of the Research Topic.
We welcome all types of articles, including original research papers, reviews, meta-analysis, case reports, commentaries and technological innovation notes related to non-invasive tools (traditional or newly developed techniques) in the management of cutaneous disorders. Moreover, papers discussing the usefulness of innovative technologies and/or of consolidated instruments available for the first-line screening (i.e. in the primary care setting) of skin lesions are strongly encouraged. Articles related to the use of simple and universal digital technologies (i.e. Apps) in Dermatology are also of interest.
