As your body’s first line of defense, your skin takes a lot of hits. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and protects you from germs; repels water; and covers your blood vessels, nerves, and organs. If you aren’t feeling confident or comfortable about the skin you’re in or are worried about something on your skin, you should consider seeing a Dermatologist. Whether you are struggling with stubborn acne, hair loss, or itchy patches, speak with a Virtual Health Clinic healthcare provider about obtaining a referral to a Dermatologist. They can assist in deciding what the next steps would be so that you can start feeling good about yourself again.
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Acne Eczema Hair Loss Infection Moles Changing in Shape/Size Nail Disorders Psoriasis Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Rosacea Skin Cancer Signs of Aging Varicose and Spider VeinsSkin is the largest organ of our body and plays a crucial role in covering and protecting everything which is inside our body. It acts as the first line of defense against diseases and infections, and helps with temperature regulation, vitamin production, and muscle movement.
Many factors like poor diet, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol, smoking, irritants, hormonal changes, sun exposure, weakened immune system, and genetics can negatively impact our skin health. While minor conditions like acne, dryness, sunburn, blisters, warts, and hives can be treated by a primary care doctor and managed by medications or topical creams, some signs and symptoms can appear due to an underlying health issue which need to be evaluated.
A dermatologist can help recognize such signs, and treat many conditions including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, skin cancer, and skin infections.
When sending photos please follow these recommended tips for a high-quality consultation and accurate assessment.
Photos should be clear and well-focused Take a closeup photo about 4 inches away Take another photo about 10 inches away Use natural source of light or fluorescent lighting Show the entire area of concern Take your photos against a white background Include a ruler or coin beside the area of concern so the online doctor can measure the size of the concerned area For feet, take photos of the top of your feet and the soles of your feet For hands, take photos of the top of your hands and the palms of your handsYes. A Dermatologist can also treat a wide range of hair conditions including alopecia areata, scarring alopecia, and infection related hair loss in both men and women.
Yes, you will need a referral from our healthcare provider in order to see a Dermatologist.
Yes, a virtual consultation with our Virtual Health Clinic healthcare provider is covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
Regular examination of the skin for any new moles, or changes in the size, shape or color of existing spots/irregularities is important to help detect and treat skin cancers early. It is important to report these signs to our Virtual Health Clinic or your Dermatologist immediately.
You can cancel your appointment by sending an email to operations@virtualhealthclinic.com Include your first name and last name in the subject line. You may also call or text the clinic at 844-222-7200.
Yes, you can get your prescriptions refilled or renewed by our healthcare providers after your consultation. If it is deemed safe and medically appropriate, a copy of your prescription will be sent electronically to a pharmacy of your choice, after which you can either pick up or choose to get them delivered to your home.
