02962nas a2200361   4500000000100000008004100001653003300042653001900075653002400094653002600118653002800144653001600172653001100188653001300199653002400212653002500236653001800261653001700279100001400296700001300310700001300323700001100336700001400347700001400361700001700375245004000392856007300432300001100505490000800516050001600524520204600540022001402586       2013                            d10aAttitude of Health Personnel10aCellular Phone10aComputers, Handheld10aCost-Benefit Analysis10aDelivery of Health Care10aDermatology10aHumans10aInternet10aMobile Applications10aPatient Satisfaction10aSkin Diseases10aTelemedicine1 aBrewer AC1 aEndly DC1 aHenley J1 aAmir M1 aSampson B1 aMoreau JF1 aDellavalle R00aMobile applications in dermatology.  uhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/1741083  a1300-40 v149  aBREWER 20133 a<p><strong>IMPORTANCE: </strong>With advancements in mobile technology, cellular phone-based mobile applications (apps) may be used in the practice and delivery of dermatologic care.</p>

<p><strong>OBJECTIVE: </strong>To identify and categorize the variety of current mobile apps available in dermatology for patients and providers.</p>

<p><strong>DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: </strong>Dermatology-related search terms were queried in the online app stores of the most commonly used mobile platforms developed by Apple, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, and Windows. Applications were assigned to categories based on description. Popularity, price, and reviews were recorded and target audiences were determined through websites offering online mobile apps.</p>

<p><strong>MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: </strong>Number, type, and price of mobile apps in dermatology.</p>

<p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>A total of 229 dermatology-related apps were identified in the following categories: general dermatology reference (61 [26.6%]), self-surveillance/diagnosis (41 [17.9%]), disease guide (39 [17.0%]), educational aid (20 [8.7%]), sunscreen/UV recommendation (19 [8.3%]), calculator (12 [5.2%]), teledermatology (8 [3.5%]), conference (6 [2.6%]), journal (6 [2.6%]), photograph storage/sharing (5 [2.2%]), dermoscopy (2 [0.9%]), pathology (2 [0.9%]), and other (8 [3.5%]). The most reviewed apps included Ultraviolet ~ UV Index (355 reviews), VisualDx (306), SPF (128), iSore (61), and SpotMole (50). There were 209 unique apps, with 17 apps existing on more than 1 operating system. More than half of the apps were offered free of charge (117 [51.1%]). Paid apps (112 [48.9%]) ranged from $0.99 to $139.99 (median, $2.99). Target audiences included patient (117 [51.1%]), health care provider (94 [41.0%]), and both (18 [7.9%]).</p>

<p><strong>CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: </strong>The widespread variety and popularity of mobile apps demonstrate a great potential to expand the practice and delivery of dermatologic care.</p>
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