Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Invest Dermatol2025;145(11):2668-2675.November 1, 2025Journal Article
Methods to Validate Digital Health Technologies for Dermatology.
Jonathan J Park1, Dylan Richards2, Po-He Tseng2, Toshiya Ebata3, Akihiko Ikoma4, Paras P Vakharia1, Stephanie M Rangel1, Amy S Paller5, Shuai Xu6
1Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
2Sibel Health, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
3Chitofuna Dermatology Clinic, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Dermatology, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
4Maruho, Osaka, Japan.
5Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA.
6Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sibel Health, Chicago, Illinois, USA; Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA. Electronic address: stevexu@northwestern.edu.
Abstract
The integration of wearable medical devices and digital health technologies (DHTs) in health care has grown significantly during the past 2 decades, particularly in dermatology, in which objective measurement of symptoms such as itch remains challenging. This review examines the evolution of DHTs in dermatology, focusing on the validation frameworks necessary for their implementation in clinical t…
Create a free account to keep reading
Free members get 10 full research views every month across publications, clinical trials, FDA clearances, adverse events, and NIH grants. No credit card required.
Want unlimited research access? See Pro plans