13 Online Dermatologist Services for Virtual Consultation
Compilation of 13 online dermatology providers offering a consultation for skin and hair problems or concerns.
Author: Jennifer Highland, Content Manager of Miiskin
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It can be difficult to find a suitable dermatologist near you in your area, or the waiting list may be very long, and you need help now. While online dermatologists have been gaining popularity over the past few years, not a lot of people know what an online dermatology consultation can actually help with and which one to choose.
When it comes to finding a virtual dermatology service, it’s important to choose the one that best suits your needs. This helps ensure you receive the best possible treatment.
There are 13 online dermatology clinics and services listed in this article, each providing a different level of service. To help you decide which one is best for you, we have broken our list into three categories:
- Online dermatology services
- Online acne consultations
- Telemedicine for primary healthcare and dermatology
Please note that a doctor-patient relationship is not created in some of these services, which means there are some limitations compared to seeing a traditional dermatology clinic or using a virtual dermatology service that establishes a doctor-patient relationship.
Online Dermatology Services
These healthcare providers specialize in dermatology healthcare. They offer virtual dermatology visits and do not treat any other medical conditions.
How to request a consultation or a prescription?
Receive a personalized treatment plan.
Start a photo-based virtual consultation with an independent dermatology provider via the Miiskin app.
*Miiskin partners with independent medical practices that offer photo-based virtual consultations. You may request certain medications in your consultation, but it’s the provider that decides the right treatment for you.
Anna Chacon Teledermatology Clinic
Dr. Chacon is a Miami-based, board-certified dermatologist and a Medical Advisor of Miiskin. She holds a medical license in all 50 U.S. states and she offers store-and-forward telemedicine consultations via the Miiskin app to patients in all 50 states.
Board-certified dermatologists
Provides services from medical to cosmetic dermatology
Consultations available for patients in 50 U.S. states
Online dermatology consultations via the Miiskin app
Virtual Consultation fee is 59 USD
DermatologistOnCall
Patients can create a profile, upload photos and then get a diagnosis and treatment plan. An online dermatology appointment is 95 USD.
Board-certified online dermatologists
Online consultations available nationwide
$95 fee per online visit
24/7 access
DirectDerm
Patients describe their skin problems on their platform, and a dermatologist reviews their case within 48 hours. They accept private health insurance and Medicare. They offer virtual dermatology visits for children and adults.
Board-certified dermatologists answer in 48 hours
Provides dermatology services for all skin conditions
Consultations available for CA, HI, NE, NM, and OR state residents
The fee starts at $95 per online consultation
Services available via mobile and web platform
Accepts private health insurance and Medicare
FirstDerm
Patients anonymously describe their skin problems on their platform, and a dermatologist reviews their case within 24 hours. Online dermatology appointments start at 29.95 USD.
Board-certified dermatologists reply within 24 hours
Provides dermatology services for all skin conditions
Consultations available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
The fee starts at $29.95 per virtual consultation
Services available via mobile app or web platform
No prescriptions provided
SnapMed
Patients can describe their skin problems on the web portal, and within 24 hours, a dermatologist reviews their case. The price for this online dermatology visit starts at 75 USD. They do not accept private health insurance.
Board-certified dermatologists answer in 24 hours
No prescriptions provided for international patients
Consultation fees start at $75
Available via mobile app or web platform
Doesn’t accept a private health insurance
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Online Acne Consultations
These providers offer a subscription-based virtual dermatology service for acne that includes an online consultation and products to treat acne. They do not treat other medical conditions.
How to request a tretinoin prescription?
Receive a personalized treatment plan.
Start a photo-based virtual consultation with an independent dermatology provider via the Miiskin app.
*Miiskin partners with independent medical practices that offer photo-based virtual consultations. You may request certain medications in your consultation, but it’s the provider that decides the right treatment for you.
Apostrophe
This service offers online treatment for acne. Patients create a profile, upload their photos and receive a series of skincare products to help manage their skin condition. They do not accept health insurance. It is a subscription-based model renewed every month automatically.
Subscription-based service
Online dermatology consultations and product purchases
Doesn’t accept health insurance
Board-certified dermatologists reply within 24 hours
Provides facial skincare, especially acne
Virtual consultations available in 37 states
Curology
This service offers virtual dermatology treatment for acne. Patients can create a profile, upload photos of their skin and then receive a selection of products to help manage their skin condition. They do not accept health insurance. This online dermatology service is a subscription-based model that is renewed every month.
Subscription-based service, 30-day free trial
Doesn’t accept health insurance
Board-certified dermatologists
Provides dermatology services for acne, zits, pimples, and dark spots
Skincoach
This service offers acne treatment online. Patients use an app to create a profile, upload photos of their skin and receive skincare products to manage their skin problems. They do not accept health insurance. The virtual acne service provider offers a monthly subscription that is renewed automatically.
Subscription-based service
Doesn’t accept health insurance
Board-certified dermatologists
Provides dermatology services for facial skin conditions, such as acne
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Telemedicine for Primary Healthcare and Dermatology
These providers offer telemedicine services for primary care, mental health, and dermatology, among others.
Lemonaid
They offer a wide variety of virtual primary and secondary health care services, and they ship the medications directly to the patients within three business days.
Fees depend on the type of care you are requesting
Prescriptions and medications provided
Online healthcare services via the app and web platform
Team of medical professionals and health and wellness coaches
Provides primary & secondary health care services
Consultations available in all 50 states and the Washington DC
Teladoc
Patients can book virtual dermatology visits or virtual healthcare from any other specialty and the doctor reviews their case within 24 hours.
Fees depend on the type of care you are requesting
Available via web or app-based account
Accepts insurance
Board-certified medical professionals
Provides general medical, mental health, dermatology, and wellness services
Online consultations available in the United States and Canada
Sesame
This service offers an online directory to book doctors and specialists and medical procedures at a discounted price. They offer telemedicine appointments and in-person consultations. The price per consultation starts at 35 USD.
Consultation fees start at $30
Book doctor appointments at discount prices
Lists board-certified medical professionals
Offers general medical, mental health, wellness and virtual dermatology appointments
SkyMD
Patients can book virtual telehealth visits with doctors and specialists such as dermatologists at an affordable price. Patients get a response within 48 hours, and they accept private health insurance.
Consultation fees depend on your insurance
Available via web or app-based account 24/7
Accepts insurance
Prescriptions provided
A “virtual walk-in clinic” with board-certified doctors
Provides primary care services
Consultations available in all 50 states in the U.S.
MDLive
Patients can book doctors and specialists via telehealth visits at an affordable price. This online service accepts private health insurance or payment with credit cards.
Consultation fees depend on your insurance
Available via mobile app or web platform
Accepts insurance
Prescriptions provided
Board-certified doctors
Provides urgent, primary care, mental health, and dermatology services
Consultations available in the U.S.
Conclusion
This information should help you select the best online dermatology provider for your needs. Foregoing proper treatment of your skin can lead to the situation worsening over time, so it’s important to seek help as soon as you notice a problem.
A good online dermatology service can help you receive effective treatment for your skin within a short amount of time, and avoid long waiting lists.
Try different healthcare providers and treatments, to see what suits you best and if you have any questions, check out this Online dermatology FAQ.
MIISKIN PRO PROMO
HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for dermatologists
Miiskin PRO is a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform for dermatology that allows patients to book virtual or in-person consultations with a local dermatology clinic via the Miiskin app.
Patients send photos of their skin conditions and fill in clinical questionnaires that include their symptoms and other patient-reported data.
Dermatologists can review all of their patients’ requests, prioritize those who can be treated virtually, call in the patients who need an urgent in-person consultation, and conduct virtual prescription refills visits. This saves time for patients and doctors.
If you would like your dermatologist to offer this service at their clinic, please send us an email at contact@miiskin.com with the name of your dermatology clinic, and we will try to get them onboard to the Miiskin PRO platform.
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