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. 2008 Jul-Dec;1(2):68–74. doi: 10.4103/0974-2077.44162

Table 3.

Types of teledermatology service, purpose, area of application and their potential use in dermatosurgery

Type of teledermatology service Purpose Dermatoses/Area of application
Hybrid model (Combination) Incorporates the advantages of both synchronous and asynchronous teledermatology Routine teledermatology service and follow-up care
Conventional store and forward teledermatology Screening To determine the suitability for a dermto-surgery
Video-conference teledermatology Counseling and Education Pre surgery counseling
Integration model Follow-up care after medical or surgical treatment Leg ulcers and vitiligo
Mobile or cellular teledermatology Sreening and follow-up care after dermatosurgeries Leg ulcers, vitiligo or any dermatosurgery procedure