Top Reasons to Use Teledermatology and AI to Improve Dermatology Practice

Conclusions

• Teledermatology is presented as a practical way to work smarter rather than harder in the face of declining reimbursement and staffing pressures.
• Use of virtual dermatology care has remained common after COVID, with about six in ten dermatologists still offering at least some telehealth.
• Teledermatology use is higher in academic and multispecialty settings than in solo practices, where adoption is relatively lower.
• Most dermatologists expect to maintain roughly their current level of teledermatology rather than make major changes soon.
• Patients generally appreciate teledermatology because it improves convenience and access, which can increase satisfaction.
• Teledermatology can help practices sustain operations by easing scheduling bottlenecks, supporting flexible workflows, and reducing the strain of staffing shortages.
• Video visits are especially useful for same-day add-ons, predictable scheduling, and keeping care moving during disruptions like snow days or staff absences.
• A major benefit of teledermatology is that it can reduce inbox burden by converting messages and photo requests into structured visits.
• The best teledermatology use cases are follow-up care, acne, rashes, medication monitoring, and prescription refills rather than lesion evaluation or skin checks.
• A hybrid model combining in-person and virtual care is the preferred and most accurate approach for many dermatology practices.
• Teledermatology can be efficient when visit workflows are tightened, particularly for established patients and structured follow-up scenarios.
• Billing and reimbursement appear sufficiently workable that teledermatology does not necessarily require major revenue sacrifice, especially under current waivers and parity rules in some states.
• AI scribes can meaningfully reduce documentation time in both in-person and video visits.
• Combining AI tools with teledermatology may make clinical workflows more efficient across triage, inbox management, image review, billing, scribing, and scheduling.
• Overall, teledermatology is framed as a valuable tool for access, efficiency, patient satisfaction, and burnout reduction when used in the right cases and with a hybrid workflow.