🔍 Key Finding

AI-powered applications and virtual reality (VR) tools enhance patient education, engagement, and treatment adherence in dermatology by providing personalized skincare guidance and immersive educational experiences.

🔬 Methodology Overview

• Design: Comprehensive review of existing research on digital intelligence tools (AI, VR, teledermatology).

• Data Sources: Analysis of studies and technologies such as DermAI, SkinVision, IBM Watson Health, and VR platforms like Oculus Quest.

• Focus: Impact of tools on patient outcomes, adherence, and satisfaction.

📊 Evidence

• AI apps (e.g., SkinVision) improve early detection of premalignant lesions (Dutch study noted increased claims among mHealth users).

• VR reduced anxiety in burn patients (ICU study) and pruritus in dermatological procedures.

• Teledermatology platforms reduce wait times and expand access in underserved areas.

💡 Clinical Impact

Dermatologists can integrate AI tools for personalized skincare recommendations, use VR for immersive patient education, and leverage teledermatology to reach remote populations, improving adherence and reducing anxiety.

🤔 Limitations

• Limited real-world validation of AI algorithms.

• Lack of diverse datasets for training AI models.

• Ethical concerns about AI replacing human dermatologists.

• Accessibility and cost barriers for VR technology.