Integration of a tele-dermatology model for Epidermolysis Bullosa improves patient outreach: a before and…

StudyFrontiers in digital health· 2026

Integration of a tele-dermatology model for Epidermolysis Bullosa improves patient outreach: a before and after observational study.

Aditya Viswanath, Divya Gupta, Manoj Srinivasa … Ravi Hiremagalore

Pediatric DermatologyStudyClinical practiceQ1IF 5.4

Tele-dermatology program for Epidermolysis Bullosa linked to lower direct medical costs

Integration of a tele-dermatology model for Epidermolysis Bullosa improves patient outreach: a before and after observational study.

Aditya Viswanath … Ravi Hiremagalore

Frontiers in digital health · 2026 · Q1 in General Medicine

Background

A hub-and-spokes model strengthens care for Epidermolysis Bullosa by combining specialized expertise with community clinics.

Methods

With confirmed or suspected Epidermolysis Bullosa (Epidermolysis Bullosa) were referred, either by spoke-level practitioners or family members, to a teleconsultation with specialized dermatologists.

n = 271 patients

Rs 2625

Results

Rs 2625

reduced patients' direct medical costs

n = 271 patients

More results

Geographical data, available for 41 patients, demonstrated that most ( n = 31, 75.6%) resided within a 600 km radius of the central hub, while the most distant patient was located 3125 km away, underscoring both the initiative's reach and accessibility.

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Conclusion · 1 of 3

Patient care for Epidermolysis Bullosa has focused beyond economic benefits; the model demonstrates how technology can enhance equity in healthcare delivery.

Conclusion · 2 of 3

Telemedicine and genomic technologies bridge critical gaps in specialized care, particularly for complex conditions such as Epidermolysis Bullosa across wide geographic regions.

Conclusion · 3 of 3

A centralized diagnostic and care framework across wide geographic regions allows for statistically significant reductions in direct medical costs.

Integration of a tele-dermatology model for Epidermolysis Bullosa improves patient outreach: a before and after observational study.

Integration of a tele-dermatology model for Epidermolysis Bullosa improves patient outreach: a before and after observational study.

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