Table 2.
Pattern of dermatological diseases which were managed on telemedicine alone
| DIAGNOSES | No. of patients | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tinea | 316 | 17.82 |
| Hair disorders | 239 | 13.48 |
| Acne and acne scars | 238 | 13.42 |
| Dermatitis | 196 | 11.05 |
| Pruritus or Urticaria | 125 | 7.05 |
| Papulosquamous disorders | 114 | 6.43 |
| Vitiligo | 72 | 4.06 |
| Pigmentary disorders other than vitiligo | 70 | 3.95 |
| Scabies | 59 | 3.33 |
| Immunobullous diseases | 38 | 2.14 |
| Fungal infections other than Tinea | 37 | 2.09 |
| Bacterial infection | 32 | 1.80 |
| Viral infection | 29 | 1.64 |
| Genital diseases | 23 | 1.30 |
| Connective tissue disease | 11 | 0.62 |
| Benign nodules | 8 | 0.45 |
| Hansen’s disease | 4 | 0.23 |
| Pediculosis capitis | 1 | 0.05 |
| Miscellaneous | 140 | 7.90 |
| Doubtful (only symptomatic treatment given) | 17 | 0.96 |
| Not mentioned | 4 | 0.23 |
| TOTAL | 1773 | 100 |