Teledermatology may help ease the burden on the NHS
An article published in the Raconteur Skin and dermatology report has suggested that teledermatology may help ease the burden on the NHS.
It said, “For mild or moderate skin conditions, patients and doctors are increasingly turning to teledermatology. NHS doctors, who spend three million hours a year assessing skin conditions, are increasingly turning to navigate a strained diagnostic system. Skin diseases are among the most common aliment presented to healthcare professionals, yet dermatology is not prioritised in the GP training curriculum and is starved of resources.”
Adding that with, “Around 24 per cent of the public seek medical advice for skin conditions and a report by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) earlier this year called for urgent action to “make dermatology an exemplar for integration, self-care and harnessing technology and innovation. The ABPI Dermatology initiative report identified telemedicine – the use of secure mobile devices to upload and share images and video links for remote patient monitoring as a vital tool to support triage and referral if properly integrated with existing services.”
Featured in the article is Online Dermatology service Dermatica, the new innovative prescription skincare service which allows patients to upload three photos of the skin for remote review for speedy identification and therapy of conditions such as acne, which if left can become a devastating burden.
“We offer efficient, effective and affordable access to specialist care for common, mild-to-moderate skin conditions, such as acne and anti-ageing concerns,” says Dermatica’s Dr Natalia Spierings.
"Established teledermatology schemes have been credited with reducing waiting times and costs. While also improving convenience for patients and spreading knowledge across healthcare. Hospital trusts are now looking at it to streamline the patient pathway and reduce waiting times of four to six months, down to two weeks,” says Dr Adil Sheraz, consultant dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesman. “Patients get seen quicker and get a treatment plan in place, particularly for more benign conditions such as rashes, acne or a mole where the GP just wants a second opinion.”
Dermatica is the UK’s first online dermatology service, offering effective, bespoke clinical skincare delivered directly to your door. The prescription-based treatments target specific and unique skin concerns such as acne, breakouts, dark spots, pigmentation, eyelash growth and anti-ageing, inclusive of fine lines and wrinkles.
A simple and effective online consultation and photo analysis is assessed by the expert dermatology team in the London laboratory. A personalised treatment is then prescribed based on the individual requirements and patient’s skin concerns.
Dermatica’s formulation scientists use innovative compounding technology to create a specialised formula that addresses the unique needs of the skin. Dermatica products are only available on prescription from the team of registered consultant clinicians and all ingredients are regulated and approved by the MHRA.
Treatments are reviewed monthly and tailored on an on-going basis, assessing and adapting to suit the skin’s changing condition.
Track the skin’s journey and improvement through a personal online account with direct access to the dermatology team and clinical pharmacists as Dermatica restores your skin’s natural clarity, optimum health and confidence.
For more information please visit www.dermatica.co.uk
