Dakota Dunes, SD -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/12/2013 -- Skin md Now, a new start-up company founded by a passion-driven group of dermatologists and patients, is helping people across the country connect with board-certified Dermatologists for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of skin problems.
Instead of waiting for 2-3 months on average to get an appointment, patients can now use the company’s free app to take a picture of their acne, suspicious mole, rash or any skin, hair, nail or cosmetic problem, and be diagnosed and treated immediately. On a mobile device, or the website, patients or referring healthcare professionals can upload photos, enter medical history, select a dermatologist, get diagnosed and have any prescription medications ready for pick-up at their pharmacy – all without leaving their home or having to wait for an appointment.
With only 8,000 practicing dermatologists serving the skin care needs of 310 million Americans, Dermatology faces a huge lack of access problem. Skin md Now’s service provides the modern-day solution by allowing people to get expert help for all their skin problems no matter where they live or what constraints are on their time. ??“Patients want better access to their doctors and want their problems treated now, rather than waiting weeks or months until their appointment. Most patients have smartphones with which many already take pictures of their skin problems,” said Indy Chabra, MD, PhD, a board-certified dermatologist who uses Skin md Now’s teledermatology service to help patients.
Michaela V, who has benefited from the service, adds “My son had acne for a long time and expensive over-the-counter meds didn’t help. I used Skin md Now, got help from a dermatologist and by using the medications prescribed, my son’s face is clear for the first time in three years. I totally recommend it, especially for busy parents. The app saves on travel and time off work.”??To download the free Skin md Now app and get simple, fast, cost-effective, safe, secure, and HIPAA-compliant access to expert skin medical care from board-certified dermatologists, visit: https://skinmdnow.com/ ??
About Skin md Now
Skin md Now is a start-up company founded by dermatologists, patients and technology experts dedicated to helping people everywhere get expert help for their skin, whenever the need arises. http://www.SkinMDnow.com