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Data were gathered cross-sectionally through standardised forms, complemented by a retrospective survey to capture the perceptions of referring healthcare providers (RHPs). Patient clinico-demographics and various consultation characteristics were assessed for their impact on clinical decision-making.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Among the 961 cases studied (median age 5 years, IQR: 2\u201311; 52.1% female), the majority consisted of infections, infestations, and dermatitis, 1.35% cases were acute\/emergency dermatoses managed empirically, and only 4.47% required referral. Friedman test revealed highly significant differences in perceived helpfulness amongst the four consultation variables (p&lt;0.001) \u2013 image quality being the most helpful, followed by audiovisual\/text interaction, multiple images, and past\/medical\/family history. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks tests indicated significant differences in perceived helpfulness between each pair of variables (p&lt;0.001). The RHP survey reflected a strong endorsement of the process and a high perceived parent\/guardian satisfaction rate (4.47 \u00b1 0.87 on a 5-point scale).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Limitations<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The study did not evaluate diagnostic or management concordance due to a lack of in-person evaluation. Other limitations included a low follow-up rate, short duration of study that may have missed seasonal variations in paediatric dermatoses. Additionally, clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and technical factors such as connectivity and video quality were not assessed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The findings support the use of real-time PTD to manage less complex, non-procedural cases, reduce in-person consultations, and improve access to paediatric dermatology care in resource-constrained settings. High-quality images and effective audiovisual communication are pivotal for its optimisation. The service had clinical and educational value and was well-received by parents and providers. The integration of <jats:italic>eSanjeevani<\/jats:italic> into India\u2019s healthcare infrastructure offers a functional foundation for larger scale expansion of PTD services. 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