Are you a psoriasis sufferer living in a rural area, struggling to manage your condition? Or perhaps you have a disability, and travelling to a dermatologist is difficult. Fortunately, an innovative technological development known as teledermatology is designed to assist people in your situation.

What Is Teledermatology?

Teledermatology is a system that allows a patient to communicate directly with a dermatologist using a mobile phone. It is available Australia wide. 

By using a simple application downloaded to a mobile phone or tablet, patients can capture and send photographs to a dermatologist. The specialist will then diagnose the condition and make an appropriate skin care and medication management plan.

How Teledermatology Works

The process is quite straightforward, and the application can be used in two main ways. Users can choose what is known as a 'store and forward' method. This means sending photos and then receiving email communications and results back from the dermatologist. Alternatively, a live interactive session can be booked with a specialist. Ideally, a combination of both methods can be the most beneficial.

Tips for Making the Most of Teledermatology

Try to ensure you have the best possible images to send. Take time to learn how to get a good, clear picture with your phone. Take close-ups of the areas with psoriasis, but for comparison, also include areas of skin without the problem.

Prepare well for an interactive session by writing down questions beforehand, and test your internet connection to ensure it is functioning properly.

Opt for a Better Quality of Life

As a psoriasis sufferer, you are fully aware that your condition needs to be actively managed and to be well controlled. Regular checks are necessary to prevent flare-ups. Your quality of life, your social interactions and youremotional well-being depend greatly on keeping on top of your condition.

Teledermatology can help you remove the barriers that prevent you from achieving the best possible psoriasis management plan. The disadvantages of distance and time and often the long wait for appointments are all overcome with technology.

Why not take advantage of the convenience and receive quality advice as well as speedy service? Studies have found that there is a high rate of satisfaction for patients using teledermatology services. In addition, patients found that the process of sending photos of their skin was not a difficult procedure, and in fact it was quite simple to become proficient with the technique.

Contact a company like Dermo Direct to learn more.