Development of mobile application in dermatological and aesthetic dysfunction

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v29i71.4280

Keywords:

mobile learning, technology, innovation, application, aesthetic health

Abstract

The mostly Brazilian population present common disorders among young and adults peoples denominated aesthetic diseases, for example acne, melasma, psoriasis and nettle rash. Given this scenario, the development of a mobile application has become feasible, with technology growing exponentially, and, at the same time, there is also an increased interest for developing new ways of disseminating content in a practical way. In this study, the aim was to help nonprofessional, academics and health and aesthetic professionals. A large percentage were young people (74.7%), aged between 18 and 29 years old, but the target of the application is not exclusive to this profile. Our research resulted in good metrics, among them, the public studied is interested in paying to have the application on their smartphone. Thus, the virtual atlas of aesthetic dysfunctions demonstrated to be a tool for nonprofessional and professionals helping in the acquisition of information.

Author Biographies

Wellington Pinto, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB)

Master's degree in Biotechnology from Dom Bosco Catholic University (UCDB). S-Inova Biotech, Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, UCDB.

Pedro Henrique de Oliveira Cardoso, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB)

Master's in Biotechnology from Dom Bosco Catholic University (UCDB). S-Inova Biotech, Biotechnology Postgraduate Program, UCDB.

Ludovico Migliolo, Universidade Católica Dom Bosco (UCDB)

Doctor in Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology from the Catholic University of Brasília. Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology, Dom Bosco Catholic University.

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Published

2024-05-13

How to Cite

Pinto, W., Cardoso, P. H. de O. ., & Migliolo, L. (2024). Development of mobile application in dermatological and aesthetic dysfunction. Multitemas, 29(71), 93–115. https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v29i71.4280