Almasi Skincare offers excellent online doctor consultation or teledermatology in Kenya services to improve the health of your skin, hair and nails.
What is Teledermatology?
The definition of teledermatology according to the WHO is “The delivery of health care services, where distance is a critical factor, by all health care professionals using information and communication technologies for the exchange of valid information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and injuries … all in the interests of advancing the health of individuals and their communities”
Teledermatology is therefore simply treating skin, hair and nail diseases from a distance by using technology like computers and smart phones for video conferencing, phone calls, taking and sending photos, emails and text messages.
Dermatology is especially suited for this service because to a large extent it depends on the appearance of the lesions on the skin, hair and nails.
Is Teledermatology Effective?
Teledermatology is effective because a study found that patients who were treated via teledermatology had similar results when compared to those who were treated face to face in skin clinics. (Pak H, Triplett CA, Lindquist JH, Grambow SC, Whited JD. Store-and-forward teledermatology results in similar clinical outcomes to conventional clinic-based care. J Telemed Telecare. 2007;13(1):26-30. )
Teledermatology has even been shown to be especially good for treating conditions like acne. (Frühauf J, Kröck S, Quehenberger F, et al. Mobile teledermatology helping patients control high-need acne: a randomized controlled trial. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2015;29(5):919-924.)
Benefits of Online Doctor Consultation or Teledermatology in Kenya
The benefits of online Doctor consultation or teledermatology in Kenya include:
1.Privacy
Teledermatology is a great option for persons with skin conditions in their private parts who are not comfortable exposing them to their Doctors. This is because they can simply send photos of the lesions to their Teledermatologist and receive treatment recommendations.
2. Affordability
Online Doctor consultations are cheaper than consulting a Doctor in person because the only cost associated with teledermatology is the consultation fee. Office consultations require transportation costs to and from the Doctor’s office as well as taking time off from work.
3. Accessibility
Teledermatology enables a person to consult a Doctor any day of the week and at any time of the day.
How To Access Online Doctor Consultation or Teledermatology in Kenya
To access the online doctor consultation or teledermatology in Kenya services offered by Almasi Skincare do the following:
1.Take photos
Take 2 clear photos of the affected area. One should be a close up of the lesions and the other should be an overview of the area.
2. Send us the photos
Send the photos by email to almasiskincare@gmail.com
3. Pay the consultation fee
Once we get the photos we will send you the payment details.
4. Receive treatment recommendations
Once we get your payment we will send your treatment recommendations by email within 3 business day.
To start your online doctor consultation or teledermatology in Kenya consultation please email almasiskincare@gmail.com today.
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