Emergency dermatologist appointment for urgent care

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Dr. Anna Chacon | Dr. Ryan Trowbridge | Dr. Amit Om | Dr. Robert Rothbaum | What skin problems can be treated via virtual visits ? FAQ

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If you have discovered an unusual rash on your skin that you have not seen before and that is bothering you, chances are you want to have it checked straightaway, not in a few weeks time. 

Unfortunately, in most cases, securing an appointment with a dermatologist often takes weeks or even months. For patients dealing with bothersome skin conditions that require prompt treatment, this delay causes unnecessary discomfort and anxiety. 

If you are looking for an emergency dermatologist open on weekends for an (urgent) same-day consultation, you have come to the right place. We will explain how you can get dermatology care wherever you are, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

How to get an emergency dermatologist appointment via Miiskin?

Need quick help from a dermatologist? Miiskin connects you with board-certified dermatologists for fast, virtual care. Here’s how it works:

• Choose one of the online dermatologists listed below. Make sure they are licensed in your state!
• Complete a short clinical questionnaire.
• Upload clear photos of your skin concern.

Within 1–2 days, you’ll receive a professional evaluation and, if needed, a prescription.

You can submit an emergency dermatologist consultation anytime — even at night, during weekends, or on public holidays. Although it takes up to 1–2 days for a response, this is significantly faster and more affordable than booking an in-person appointment.

Worried about communication? You can message your dermatologist directly through the platform with any questions, and they’ll respond promptly.

Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist

Dr. Anna Chacon is a board-certified dermatologist licensed in all 50 U.S. states, including the Virgin Islands and Guam. She offers convenient, cost-effective teledermatology consultations to patients nationwide, responding within 48 hours via the Miiskin App.
Dr. Chacon aims to improve access to dermatology care, especially for those in remote areas or facing long wait times. She holds a Medical Degree from Brown University, where she graduated as valedictorian, and completed her dermatology residency at the University of Southern California, serving as chief resident. Dr. Chacon has conducted significant research, presented at conferences, and authored numerous publications, maintaining active leadership in the field.

Dr. Ryan Trowbridge, board-certified dermatologist

Dr. Trowbridge completed his undergraduate education at Yale University, pursued post-baccalaureate training at Fairfield University, and earned a Master’s degree from Boston University. He later obtained his medical degree and another Master’s degree from Creighton University, before completing his dermatology residency at Harvard University.

Dr. Trowbridge is the founder of Bridge Dermatology, a fully virtual clinic that offers consultations to patients in California, Connecticut, Illinois and Nebraska via the Miiskin platform.

Dr. Robert Rothbaum, board-certified dermatologist

Dr. Robert Rothbaum is a board-certified dermatologist with expertise in medical and cosmetic dermatology. He graduated from Boston University in 2016 and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University. Specializing in treating impetigo, he has handled more claims for this condition than other providers in his area.

As the founder of No Filter Dermatology, a fully virtual clinic, Dr. Rothbaum serves patients in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, North Dakota, and Ohio via the Miiskin platform. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and is currently accepting new patients. Fluent in Persian, he provides culturally inclusive care to a diverse population.

What type of issues can be treated with these photo-consultations for urgent dermatology?

Same-day appointments for urgent skin-related issues 

If you feel that your life is in danger please dial 911. Urgent dermatology appointments are not meant for life-threatening conditions, they are meant for acute, non-life threatening skin problems that arise suddenly, require prompt attention, but do not pose an immediate risk to a person’s life. These issues often cause discomfort, pain, or cosmetic concerns and vary widely in their causes and symptoms. 

Contact dermatitis

What is it? Non-contagious skin rash, triggered by direct contact with certain substances or an allergic reaction to them. 

Causes: direct contact with irritants, such as cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry, and plants like poison ivy, with 

Symptoms: Symptoms typically appearing within minutes to hours, or days of exposure. The rash manifests on areas of the skin that came into contact with the allergen, displaying itchiness, dry, cracked, or scaly skin, bumps, blisters, oozing, crusting, swelling, burning, and tenderness.

Heat Rash

What is it? Heat rashes occur when sweat becomes trapped under the skin, leading to the development of small blisters or inflamed lumps.

Causes: Hot, humid climate

Symptoms: Small, inflamed bumps and itching. In some cases, these bumps can become filled with pus resulting in firm, itchy bumps that may resemble goosebumps and have the potential to break open.

Impetigo

What is it? Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection predominantly affecting infants and young children.

Causes: Bacterial infection

Symptoms: Reddish sores that appear mainly around the nose and mouth, near the nose and mouth, a less usual variant, bullous impetigo, produces larger blisters on the trunk, and ecthyma, a more severe form, leads to painful fluid- or pus-filled sores.

Insect bites and stings

What is it? Bites or stings from insects such as mosquitoes, bees, or ants can cause immediate skin reactions. 

Causes: Insect bites

Symptoms: Red, swollen, and itchy rash. Some individuals may have a more severe reaction, especially if allergic to the insect venom.

Hives (rashes caused by allergic reactions to food or medication)

What is it? Hives is skin condition characterized by itchy welts that can vary in size from small spots to large blotches.

Causes: Skin rash caused by food or medication

Symptoms: appear quickly, within hours or days of taking the medicine, and may include symptoms like red spots, hives, or widespread skin redness  itchy welts that can vary in size from small spots to large blotches and can be triggered by various factors including certain foods and medications.

Ringworm (fungal infections)

What is it? Fungal infections is part of a family of fungal infections that also includes athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis).

Causes: spread through direct contact with infected individuals or animals

Symptoms: Ringworm manifests as a scaly, ring-shaped area on the skin, particularly the buttocks, trunk, arms, and legs, and may feature itchiness, slightly raised expanding rings, and a clear or scaly area inside the ring with possible bumps.

Scabies

What is it? Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition

Causes: microscopic mites spreads rapidly through close physical contact, making outbreaks common in crowded environments such as families, childcare groups, schools, nursing homes.

Symptoms: severe itching, thin wavy tunnels on the skin with tiny blisters or bumps, and is often found in skin folds it affects individuals of all ages.

Shingles

What is it? Shingles is painful viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same agent behind chickenpox.

Causes: After recovering from chickenpox, the virus can remain dormant in the body, possibly reactivating years later as shingles.

Symptoms: painful rash that may appear anywhere on the body but is most commonly observed as a single stripe of blisters wrapping around either side of the torso. Symptoms of shingles include pain, burning, tingling, sensitivity to touch, a red rash followed by fluid-filled blisters, itching, and in some cases, fever, headache, sensitivity to light, and fatigue.

Viral infections

What is it? viral infections can cause rashes that appear suddenly

Causes: Virus measles, chickenpox, and zika virus

Symptoms: The nature of the rash can vary depending on the virus but often involves red spots or bumps that spread across the body.

Frequently asked questions about same-day dermatologist appointments

Can I get an emergency dermatologist appointment via Miiskin?

Yes, via Miiskin you can consult independent dermatologists for non-life-threatening emergencies such as skin rashes, viral infections, ringworm, cold sores, scabies, etc. However, if you think your life is in danger, you should call 911.

Is Miiskin a dermatology service open on weekends?

Yes, via Miiskin you can consult independent dermatologists on weekends (both on Saturdays and Sundays too!) However, you need to wait up to two business days to receive an answer. However, most consultations are seen and responded within one business day.

Are these same-day dermatologist via Miiskin cheaper than in-person visits?

Yes, on average in the United States the price for an in-person dermatology visit is estimated at $221 (depending on the state you are and the clinic you visit).

Are these same-day virtual dermatology visits covered by my insurance?

No, you need to pay out of pocket. However, the price is only $59, which is only a little bit more than the copay you need to pay if your visit was covered by the insurance company, which is around $45.

How do these consultations differ from walk-in dermatologists?

With walk-in dermatologists you go to a dermatology clinic near you that takes walk-in appointments (which are very few) and sit in the waiting room for many hours until you are seen by a dermatologist. On the other hand, with urgent dermatology photo-consultations you make the care request and wait 1-2 business days for the doctor to evaluate your case. 

Can I submit an urgent dermatology care request in the middle of the night?

Yes, you can submit a dermatology care request 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. However, it usually takes the doctor 1-2 business days to see and evaluate your case.

Can my urgent care request be reviewed in less than 2 business days?

Yes, in many cases our dermatologist may review your care request in just a few hours, especially during the week, however, since we cannot guarantee this will be the case, you should expect to get an answer from the dermatologist in up to 2 business days from the time you submitted your request.

Will I get a prescription with the doctor’s answer?

The doctor will evaluate your case and if they think you need a prescription they will give it to you. 

Can I use urgent (same-day) dermatologist appointments to renew a prescription?

In most cases yes, you can renew your dermatology prescription with urgent (same-day) dermatologist appointments via the Miiskin app.

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