Regulatory considerations for safe and ethical use of augmented reality and virtual reality in dermatology

Dermatology is beginning to investigate the uses of virtual reality and augmented reality to enhance residency education and provide patients with comprehensive and interactive experiences. Although the applications of virtual reality and augmented reality to improve patient clinical care are exciting, these technologic advances may have implications for regulatory considerations, patient safety, informed consent, and privacy. We review how using artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality can enhance patient care and deliberate the complex issues surrounding these potential innovations.