Teledermatology: Is web-based teleconsulting effective?

The advent of the internet and digital photography has opened the doors for the use of telemedicine. Teledermatology has not yet become a routine part of medical practice. This is despite the fact that dermatology is ideally suited to this form of consultation. This article outlines the practicalities of teledermatology, barriers to its widespread uptake and ways in which these can be overcome