title: The uses of digital photography in dermatology.
abstract: Digital photography is a powerful tool that is transforming the specialty of dermatology by integrating patient and practice management. The fundamentals of digital imaging are discussed, and an approach to the selection of a digital camera and its associated hardware and software is provided. The applications of this technology to patient and practice management are addressed, and the ethical implications of digital tampering are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ratner
authors.forename: C O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bickers
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D003936:Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D010781:Photography / Q000379:methods*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D017216:Telemedicine