This tutorial describes how to take pictures of acne lesions for effective teledermatology diagnosis.

1. How to Take Pictures for Teledermatology
Tele-Acne Consultation
(Images/information provided in
this section are courtesy of
Dr. Achaimah Osei-Tutu, MD, FAAD)
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2. How to take picture for tele-acne consultation
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3. Instructions: 1 Frontal Image
After logging into ClickMedix iPhone application, when
prompted to take a picture:
1. Stand in front of a
mirror
2. Raise the iPhone so
that you see the back
of the iPhone where the
rear camera is located
3. Look into the mirror to
ensure your frontal view
fills up most of the
camera screen and Desired Result
press the capture The top of your head, chin, and
button on the iPhone ear should be in fullclose to the
and chin should be
view. Head
top and bottom of the screen
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4. Instructions: Profile Images
Also take a picture of your right profile and your left
profile:
1. Stand in front of a
mirror, turn to the side
2. Raise the iPhone so
that you see the back of
the iPhone
3. Look into the mirror as
a guide to ensure your
profile view is captured.
Then look straight and
tap the image-capture
Desired Result
button on the iPhone The top of your head and chin
4. Repeat for the other should be close to the top and
side bottom of the screen
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5. Instruction: Close-Up Image (good example)
• Good Enough: shows dimension, hair follicles
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6. Instruction: Close-Up Image (bad example)
• Insufficient for diagnosis: Blurry, unfocused
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7. Instruction: Close-Up Example (good lighting)
• Use fluorescent lighting or sunlight for better
color contrast (try no flash)
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