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The aim of this study was to use a modified realist review methodology to synthesise factors that lead to successfully implementing and running teledermatology services. PubMed was searched in July 2025 to identify articles published internationally from 2020 to 2025 that provided a description of a teledermatology service and contained the authors' interpretation as to what contributed to the success of the service. The search returned 992 articles and 100 were included in the review after screening. Data was extracted independently by two authors who discussed terminology and interpretation of the independent data extracts. The authors modified the extracted data to ensure consistency in concepts and wording. 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