# The history of Teledermatology and its evolution, practical aspects, and prospects in Brazil

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the history and development of teledermatology in Brazil, highlighting its benefits and future potential.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive overview of teledermatology's evolution and practical aspects in Brazil.

## Key findings

- Teledermatology in Brazil has led to efficiency gains and improved patient care.
- Ongoing projects are enhancing academic research and healthcare quality.
- Future prospects include broader adoption and continued service improvement.

## Abstract

Teledermatology services in Brazil have a rich history, with several ongoing projects boosting academic research and providing efficiency gains by reducing waste, humanizing healthcare, and ensuring greater quality and speed in patient assistance. Reviewing the fundamentals and history of Teledermatology, along with the continuing evolution of Telemedicine services in Brazil and its practical aspects and future prospects, might bring better comprehension of how to further develop and improve these services.