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Clear Skin Has Never Been This Easy Personalized & rapid-access care with Board-Certified Dermatologists Because you deserve more than an 8-month wait, or an online algorithm We Treat: Acne Rosacea Facial discolouration Facial rashes Keratosis Pilaris Hand eczema & more 了解详情 Rapid-access, modern dermatology care for your patients 1 Submit your Referral 2 Your Patient gets an email link to book their appointment 3 Receive your Consult Note the day your patient is seen Hear from DermCafé Patients! Feedback “ ” powered by mochiHealth - the lightweight EMR Referrals Click Here to Refer NEW: Find us on Ocean NEW: How to Download our ACCURO Form NEW: Download our OSCAR eForm here Download Generic Printable Referral Sheet Download Printable Patient Info Sheet DermCafé CANNOT safely provide virtual care for: ​ Inadequately captured on photo: Mole/skin cancer lesions Mucosal lesions Ano-genital lesions Alopecia Lesions on the scalp Full or regional skin exams Severe eczema or psoriasis Large/widespread congenital lesions, congenital melanocytic nevi, facial port wine stains Complicated hemangiomas or requiring systemic treatment Requires in-person care from the onset: Undifferentiated/widespread/complex rashes Wounds: we recommend referral to the Vascular Surgery team here Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer surgeries) Prescription for controlled substances Medical emergencies ​ Consider sending a DermCafé MD/NP-to-Dermatologist eConsult (1 day turnaround time guaranteed) . ​ Please note: should our scope of care be ignored and/or your reason for referral be misrepresented, we reserve the right to permanently reject any and all future referrals from you. ​ Thank you to all the well-intentioned clinics working to provide excellent patient care! DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for: Acne and acne scarring Rosacea Melasma Photoaging Periorificial dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis Keratosis Pilaris Infantile hemangiomas Localized Eczema (e.g. hand eczema) Localized Psoriasis Localized Contact dermatitis Hemangiomas for topical treatment Benign, non-pigmented lesion removals (e.g. skin tags) in the GTA and Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices ​ Please note: children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However the child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! How does this work? - Just like any other Referral in Ontario This form is for Doctors to refer their patients for OHIP-covered virtual visits with our Dermatologists. Patients require an email account & electronic device to access our services. All information is submitted and stored securely on our PIPEDA-compliant platform. Referred Patients are ONLY seen by our Board-Certified Dermatologists: view their Profiles here We can return the Consult Letter to either a fax # or secure email. ​ What happens if my patient ends up requiring in-person care? Complex dermatoses/long-term care will be redirected back to the referring physician to refer to an in-person Dermatologist For certain care (e.g. cryotherapy, intralesional injections, etc), the patient may be referred to the most appropriate Dermatologist's physical office within our Network ​ Questions? Chat box (bottom right) or info@dermcafecanada.com LIVE Wait-Times Next Available Dermatologist Ontario British Columbia Next Available Derm in Ontario Next Available Derm BC Next Available Pediatric Dermatologist Alberta Next Available Derm AB Next Available Peds Derm in Ontario

Clear Skin Has Never Been This Easy Personalized & rapid-access care with Board-Certified Dermatologists Because you deserve more than an 8-month wait, or an online algorithm We Treat: Acne Rosacea Facial discolouration Facial rashes Keratosis Pilaris Hand eczema & more 了解详情 Rapid-access, modern dermatology care for your patients 1 Submit your Referral 2 Your Patient gets an email link to book their appointment 3 Receive your Consult Note the day your patient is seen Hear from DermCafé Patients! Feedback “ ” powered by mochiHealth - the lightweight EMR Referrals Click Here to Refer NEW: Find us on Ocean NEW: How to Download our ACCURO Form NEW: Download our OSCAR eForm here Download Generic Printable Referral Sheet Download Printable Patient Info Sheet DermCafé CANNOT safely provide virtual care for: ​ Inadequately captured on photo: Mole/skin cancer lesions Mucosal lesions Ano-genital lesions Alopecia Lesions on the scalp Full or regional skin exams Severe eczema or psoriasis Large/widespread congenital lesions, congenital melanocytic nevi, facial port wine stains Complicated hemangiomas or requiring systemic treatment Requires in-person care from the onset: Undifferentiated/widespread/complex rashes Wounds: we recommend referral to the Vascular Surgery team here Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer surgeries) Prescription for controlled substances Medical emergencies ​ Consider sending a DermCafé MD/NP-to-Dermatologist eConsult (1 day turnaround time guaranteed) . ​ Please note: should our scope of care be ignored and/or your reason for referral be misrepresented, we reserve the right to permanently reject any and all future referrals from you. ​ Thank you to all the well-intentioned clinics working to provide excellent patient care! DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for: Acne and acne scarring Rosacea Melasma Photoaging Periorificial dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis Keratosis Pilaris Infantile hemangiomas Localized Eczema (e.g. hand eczema) Localized Psoriasis Localized Contact dermatitis Hemangiomas for topical treatment Benign, non-pigmented lesion removals (e.g. skin tags) in the GTA and Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices ​ Please note: children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However the child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! How does this work? - Just like any other Referral in Ontario This form is for Doctors to refer their patients for OHIP-covered virtual visits with our Dermatologists. Patients require an email account & electronic device to access our services. All information is submitted and stored securely on our PIPEDA-compliant platform. Referred Patients are ONLY seen by our Board-Certified Dermatologists: view their Profiles here We can return the Consult Letter to either a fax # or secure email. ​ What happens if my patient ends up requiring in-person care? Complex dermatoses/long-term care will be redirected back to the referring physician to refer to an in-person Dermatologist For certain care (e.g. cryotherapy, intralesional injections, etc), the patient may be referred to the most appropriate Dermatologist's physical office within our Network ​ Questions? Chat box (bottom right) or info@dermcafecanada.com LIVE Wait-Times Next Available Dermatologist Ontario + British Columbia Next Available Derm in Ontario Next Available Pediatric Dermatologist Alberta Next Available Derm AB Next Available Peds Derm in Ontario

Eczema diagnosis, treatment and medication Connect with an Online Dermatologist today! Medications delivered to your preferred pharmacy Book Now How This Works Eczema Treatment FAQ Aka Dermatitis Can a Dermatologist treat Eczema at DermCafé? Yes! Dermatitis has many different faces and behaviour patterns. Our Dermatologists are trained to treat all types of dermatitis. What are the symptoms? Dermatitis looks different in infants, children, and adults. Infants can have dry, scaly and itchy skin that can bubble up, ooze and weep fluid. Children can develop itchy and scaly areas that, over time, get bumpy, lighten or darken, or develop into thickened skin Adults who get dermatitis often have darker patches and scaly skin, which can occur more on the neck and face. Why treat dermatitis? Dermatitis can dramatically affect a person’s quality of life, from unwanted skin thickening to severe itch to the development of skin infections when untreated. Treatment with the right medical creams or oral medications can provide your skin with relief and restore it to its healthy state How is it treated? No treatment can cure dermatitis, but the right treatments can control it. A treatment plan often includes medicine, skin care, and lifestyle changes. Skin care and lifestyle changes can help prevent flare-ups. Your DermCafé dermatologist will create a treatment plan tailored to your needs which may include medical creams and/or oral medications when necessary. What is DermCafé? Connect with a DermCafé Dermatologist today! We’re a Digital Dermatology Centre that aims to provide all Canadians with equitable, accessible, convenient and modern dermatology care. Simply submit your symptom info and skin photos online and connect with an online dermatologist at your convenience. Visit our How This Work page to learn more. Step 1 Submit your Symptom Info and Photos online Step 2 Book your Online Appointment Step 4 Access Your Online Results Anytime Choose your preferred Pharmacy for medication delivery Download DermCafé Info Sheets, bloodwork forms and Sick Notes, and book follow-up appointments when needed Step 3 Audio/Video Visit with Your Dermatologist OHIP/MSP-covered visits require a Referral by another Physician. Simply book a Video Visit with our Family Doctor first

接受安省医疗保险 OHIP 今天就有我们的皮肤专科医生为你在线会诊! 专科医生会通过和病人音频或视频 之会诊，诊断病症，对症下药 药品会直接送到你家！ Personalized & rapid-access care with Board-Certified Dermatologists Get Started What We Treat: Acne Pimples, acne scars, hormonal acne Rosacea Redness, sensitive skin, flushing Wrinkles Fine lines, wrinkle prevention & more Facial Rashes Perioral dermatitis, dandruff & more Pediatric skin concerns Eczema, cradle cap, etc Minor rashes Eczema, psoriasis & more Facial Discolouration Sun spots, melasma Male hair loss Hair thinning, shedding & more Keratosis Pilaris Aka "strawberry arms" or "chicken skin" Get Started The DermCafé Difference: As Effective as In-Person Care Virtual dermatology care is highly effective as Dermatologists diagnose based on visual inspection. Research shows that 80-90% of skin concerns can be safely addressed through virtual care, with medical out comes comparable to in-person visits.¹,² ¹ The majority of skin lesions in pediatric primary care attention could be managed by Teledermatology. Bianch i, G. M., et al. PLoS One. 20 19 Dec 2;14(12):e0225479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225479. e Collection 2019. 2 Teledermatology: A Review and Update. Lee, J. Eng, lish, J. C. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. April 2018, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 253–260 Timely Access In Canada, most cities lack dermatologists, and those with a dermatologist experience wait times of 6 months to over a year.¹ DermCafé offers dermatological care for anyone within 1 week, whether your region lacks a dermatologist or you have scheduling conflicts with traditional clinic hours. ​ ¹https://secure.cihi.ca/free_products/Geographic_Distribution_of_Physicians_FINAL_e.p df Virtual Dermatology is Already the Norm Virtual dermatology stands out as a cost-effective & modern solution for dermatologic care. DermCafé, the first national Virtual Dermatology Centre in Canada, joins over 150 such programs globally, including in the United States, Europe, and Africa. Patient Results All photos submitted by real DermCafé patients Since May 2020: 33,000+ patients seen 57,000 + virtual visits completed 1800+ Canadian cities served 了解详情 Access a Dermatologist from the comfort of your couch 1 Provide your info & book your appointment Accepted insurances: OHIP, UHIP, CIHIP, Morcare, MSP, AHS, StudentVIP, Military Blue Cross 2 Meet with your Dermatologist Via Video Call Need a Referral? See our Family Doctor first 3 Get your treatment plan & medications Control everything on your DermCafé Portal. Plus, enjoy free medication delivery with free skincare samples! Get Started Dr. Daniel Wong MD FRCPC Your Dermatologists All our Dermatologists are Canadian & Board-Certified, with a minimum of 5 years in specialty dermatology training. Your skin deserves nothing less. Dr. Annie Liu MD FRCPC DABD Dr. Matthew Sandre MD FRCPC 简单而又快捷的过程 所有个人信息资料 机密安全 加拿大专业家庭医生 和皮肤专科医生为您提供 一站式全面服务 Patient Testimonials Chantal, Toronto 我在网上找到了Dermcafe,在此看了家庭医生后第二天就看了皮肤专科医生，这是前所未有的专业先进的医疗服务，我会100%推荐给大家 Rick, Edmonton I heard of Derm Cafe from my friends and was skeptical at first given that the experience is completely online. Going through it has entirely changed my perspective on virtual appointments. The lack of wait-times, intuitive setup, quality care and attention from the Doctor completely transform the concept of medical appointments. Derm Cafe is a game changer in Canadian healthcare! Stephen, Ottawa 在渥太华，如果想约看皮肤专科医生，有时要等一年，Dermcafe 所提供的医疗服务既专业先进又简单快捷。这才是医疗机构所应用的专业服务，赞不绝口！ I am planning to start Acc- utane on DermCafé, how do I do my bloodwork?" Please log into your DermCafé Portal. Then, look under the section called Lab Work and follow the simple instructions there. Please book your next appointment one week after your bloodwork is done, to allow for sufficient time for DermCafé to receive the bloodwork. If you are in Ontario, we strongly recommend that you get your bloodwork done at Dynacare lab centres. Unfortunately, Lifelabs provides inconsistent service and has lost patient results before. Thus, your care may be delayed if your bloodwork is done at Lifelabs I will be missing several days of Acc- utane, is this ok? Missing a few days/weeks of iso- tretinoin will have no impact on your end outcome, because it is only the total cumulative dose by the end that will impact your end outcome. Please proceed with the next appointment as planned. Please do NOT proceed with a temporary prescription provided by your pharmacist. The dosing must be determined and supervised by your physician, not a pharmacist. Can I get the COVID vaccine if I am on Acc- utane? The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. Based on the current medical literature and scientific evidence available, our Doctors have no concerns about patients on iso- tretinoin receiving the vaccine. Please proceed to get your vaccine at your earliest convenience! I'm supposed to do bloodwork before my first Acc- utane visit. How will DermCafé get my results? The laboratory will automatically send DermCafé your results. If you are able to obtain your own copy of the results, please feel free to email them to info@dermcafe.ca (a secure and encrypted account), as laboratories can occasionally be delayed in sending us your results. If you are in Ontario, please only do your labwork at Dynacare (Lifelabs in Ontario provides unreliable services and doing bloodwork there may delay the results). Can DermCafé care for my type of hair loss? DermCafé is now accepting male patients with hair loss in select provinces! However, certain conditions apply: -We only accept male-pattern hair loss. This is due to safety reasons, as female-pattern hair loss, or other types of hair loss, are a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. If you have an alternative hair loss diagnosis, you will be redirected back to your in-person practitioner. -We only only accept male-pattern hair loss in ages 18-40. If your hair loss is occurring outside this age group, that requires a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. -Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit. Why is there a charge? Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit. What if my specific hair loss condition is not accepted at DermCafé? DermCafé limits the types of hair loss that we can assess, because there are certain types of hair loss that cannot be safely assessed virtually. Specifically, these hair loss conditions require up-close in-person inspection and ongoing in-person procedural treatments (e.g. injections) that need to be done at a physical clinic. DermCafé is only able to treat male-pattern hair loss. This is due to safety reasons, as female-pattern hair loss, or other types of hair loss, are a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. If you have an alternative hair loss diagnosis, you will be redirected back to your in-person practitioner. Do I need a referral for my Hair Loss appointment? Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit and no referral is needed for this private-pay service. How will I get my prescription? After your visit concludes, you'll be instantly emailed access to your secure DermCafé Portal. Your prescription will be inside! (Along with everything else you need from your visit) Does Virtual Dermatology/Teledermatology work? Yes, it does! Published medical literature suggests that the large majority (80- 90%) of dermatologic concerns at the population level can be resolved through Video Visits with a Dermatologist.¹ Medical decisions reached via Video Visits are widely reported to directly parallel decisions made from in-person visits.² It has been well documented that teledermatology has the potential for reducing overall costs in a medical system.³ ¹ The majority of skin lesions in pediatric primary care attention could be managed by Teledermatology. Bianchi, G. M., et al. PLoS One. 2019 Dec 2;14(12):e0225479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225479. eCollection 2019. ² Teledermatology: A Review and Update. Lee, J. Eng, lish, J. C. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. April 2018, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 253–260 ³ Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of teledermatology: Where are we now and what are the barriers to adoption? Wang, R. H. et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0190-9622(20)30151-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.065. ​ How do I take photos of my hair loss condition properly? The higher the quality of your photo, the better our Doctors can assist you: ​ We recommend a simple 3 step approach: 1) Take a close up photo 2) Take a photo from specifically 4 cm away 3) Take a photo of the general area from specifically 10 cm away General tips: Ensure excellent lighting Centre your skin concern in the frame Ensure the photo is in-focus and not blurry (simply TAP in the centre of your frame) Have a friend take the photos for you For more information, please view www.dermpics.com All skin conditions treated at DermCafé do not require up-close inspection. Thus, photo inspection by your Dermatologist is a safe method for your care Does DermCafé accept UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare insurances? Yes, as long as your UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare cards are valid, your DermCafé medical dermatology visits are covered! Does DermCafé directly bill UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare? Yes, you do not have to pay up-front for your medical dermatology virtual visits if you have a valid UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare card DermCafé will submit your billing directly to UHIP/CIHIP/Cowen/Morcare for you If you have UHIP or Morcare, please enter your card number accurately on registration to prevent any unnecessary delays. Invalid/inaccurately entered UHIP cards will cause the DermCafé system to automatically cancel your appointment. If you have CIHIP, please follow the simple registration instructions carefully and email us what is required to validate your CIHIP coverage. Do I need a referral if I have UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare? If you have UHIP or CIHIP: yes, you need a referral to see a Dermatologist. You can book first with a DermCafé Family Doctor to obtain a referral If you have Morcare: no, you do not need a referral to see a Dermatologist. You can book directly with a Dermatologist here We do not make these rules, your insurance companies do 🤷‍♀️ Why do I have to see a Family Doctor before the Dermatologist for OHIP/UHIP/CIHIP/MSP/AHS-accepted care? The Canadian Health Insurance Act requires that all Consultations with Specialist Physicians are first evaluated by a Referring Physician (e.g. Family Physician). In order to provide you with OHIP/UHIP/CIHIP/MSP/AHS-accepted care, we are obligated to work within this Health Insurance Act. My Doctor referred me to see one of your Dermatologists, now what do I do?" Your referral was NOT sent via our instant online referral form (e.g. it was faxed to emailed to us) -Your referral needs to be manually processed on our end. Please expect an email titled "BOOK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST APPOINTMENT" in about 2-4 business days -We encourage all providers to use our online referral submission to provide their patients with the best access to a dermatologist appointment Your referral was sent via our instant online referral form -You should get an email instantly to book your Dermatologist appointment! When you get your email titled "BOOK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST APPOINTMENT", there is a link inside this email for you to Register (submit your info & photos, and book your Appointment). You must specifically use this link emailed to you as it is connected with your Referral. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk/spam folders. If it is still not there, it is possible that your Doctor mis-typed your email address when filling in the Referral. Please contact info@dermcafe.ca with the name of your Doctor so we can try to retrieve and correct your Referral Can I still see one of your Family Doctors if I already have my own Family Doctor? If you have your own Family Doctor, we encourage you to get a Referral from them. The Ontario health system has countless nonsensical rules that harm both the patient and system. If your Family Doctor is part of a Family Health Network or Family Health Organization, they will be negatively affected if you see another Family Doctor. However, if you don't have a Family Doctor, or know they won't be negatively affected, you can certainly see our DermCafé Family Doctor for a referral. Additionally, if you can provide us with their office fax number or secure email account, our Doctors can send them a letter after each of your DermCafé visits ​ How come the wait is so long in BC? Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of Dermatologists in BC. Sometimes this means that the wait-times are longer than 1-2 weeks to see a BC Dermatologist at DermCafé. You are also always welcome to wait care at an alternative in-person Dermatologist clinic. Please note that, in BC, the wait-time for in-person Dermatologists is usually at least 1 year, due to both the severe lack of BC Dermatologists and the volume limitations of a traditional brick-and-mortar clinic. How can I get my Family Doctor to Refer me to be seen by a Dermatologist at DermCafé? Simply ask them to complete our quick, easy one-page online Referral Form at: dermcafecanada.com/referral Not every Doctor is completely comfortable with online forms. If they have any questions, please feel free to direct them to info@dermcafe.ca I have an Appointment with a DermCafé Doctor. How do I connect with them? Please check your email inbox for an email titled DermCafé Appointment Details If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. This email contains the simple instructions on what to do next, please read it carefully before your visit. ​ I saw a DermCafé Family Doctor who said they would refer me to a DermCafé Dermatologists. Where do I book my Dermatology Appointment? Please check your email inbox for a email titled DermCafé Portal for a link to your Patient Portal. If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. On the Portal, you can manage everything relating to your visit: Book your next appointment Access your prescription Access your lab forms if applicable etc I booked an appointment for my child. It is difficult to pull them out of school for this appointment. Do they have to attend? Children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However if your child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! My condition is worsening and I want to see my Doctor sooner than they indicated for me on my Portal. How can I get an appointment? Simply log onto your Patient Portal, look for the section "Need to Contact us Directly," and click "Book a Squeeze-In Appointment." Because our Dermatologists are serving patients from the entire provinces of ON, BC, AB, NS & NB, we cannot guarantee that they will see you the same day. However, our Doctors will do everything they can to squeeze you in as soon as possible! If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please go to your nearest Emergency Room as we cannot care for medical emergencies at DermCafé. I have a new skin concern, how do I book an Appointment?" All new concerns require a new Referral Please obtain a Referral from your own Family Doctor. If you cannot do that: 1. Log back into your DermCafé Portal 2. Look to the section My Next Appointment 3. Book with a Family Doctor to ask about a new Dermatologist Referral How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log in here: https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Can I be put on a cancellation list? Are there sooner appointments available? DermCafé is able to offer the best Dermatologist wait-times in Canada due to its limitless digital platform and large collaborative team of Dermatologists & Family Physicians. You can view live information about our next-available Dermatologist on this webpage: dermcafecanada.com/booknowon We do occasionally get cancellations so feel free to check for a chance to reschedule! If you already have an appointment, you can easily reschedule by clicking the "Reschedule" link in your appointment email. When you book, you simply have to click through the different Dermatologists to see their availability. Beyond what is listed on that webpage, we do not hold any other sooner appointments for any particular patients in order to be fair to everyone who is urgently seeking a Dermatologist. We understand you are frustrated, but we hope you also appreciate that there are less than 700 Dermatologists serving the entire 37 million population of Canada. You are always welcome to seek alternative care at a traditional in-person Dermatology clinic. Please note that most in-person Dermatology clinics have wait times of at least a 6-9months due to volume limitations of a brick-and-mortar facility. We cannot care for medical emergencies virtually, so if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please go to your nearest emergency room. I saw a DermCafé Dermatologist a while ago, and would like another appointment Please log into your DermCafé Portal and look under My Next Appointment for the follow-up directive provided by your Dermatologist. If no specific follow-up is indicated, you can book a Family Doctor appointment first. How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal I booked a DermCafé appointment, but can't find the email with all the info about the virtual visit Step 1. Go to your email inbox. ***ENSURE YOU ARE USING THE EMAIL ACCOUNT THAT YOU BOOKED THE APPOINTMENT WITH*** Step 2. Go to the inbox search bar Step 3. Type: DERMCAFE APPOINTMENT DETAILS It will appear If it does not, email info@dermcafe.ca How to the hair loss/care appointments work? This is a new service at DermCafé in 2023! At this time, it is available only in Ontario and for patients aged 18-40, specifically for male/female-pattern hair loss/care concerns. It requires a referral, like any other OHIP-covered appointment, and otherwise works just like any other DermCafé OHIP virtual visit appointment Uncommonly, hair loss is caused by a condition other than the typical female or male pattern factors. If this is suspected for your case, you will require in-person care (e.g. injections) that DermCafé cannot provide, and will be instructed to seek care at an in-person clinic. Learn more here: dermcafe.ca/hair Does Virtual Dermatology/Teledermatology work? Yes, it does! Published medical literature suggests that the large majority (80- 90%) of dermatologic concerns at the population level can be resolved through Video Visits with a Dermatologist.¹ Medical decisions reached via Video Visits are widely reported to directly parallel decisions made from in-person visits.² It has been well documented that teledermatology has the potential for reducing overall costs in a medical system.³ ¹ The majority of skin lesions in pediatric primary care attention could be managed by Teledermatology. Bianchi, G. M., et al. PLoS One. 2019 Dec 2;14(12):e0225479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225479. eCollection 2019. ² Teledermatology: A Review and Update. Lee, J. Eng, lish, J. C. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. April 2018, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 253–260 ³ Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of teledermatology: Where are we now and what are the barriers to adoption? Wang, R. H. et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0190-9622(20)30151-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.065. ​ Why do I have to submit my medical info and photos? In order to re-focus the Medical Visit on you, the patient, we have re-designed the experience to simplify the process and minimize unnecessary paperwork. By taking 2 minutes to provide us with background on your medical history and skin concern, we streamline the process so that your Doctor is both prepared and focused for your visit. What if I have a medical emergency? DermCafé is appropriate for out-patient, non-urgent care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please report to your nearest Emergency Department ​ Is my information safe at DermCafé? 100% of your information is stored and accessed securely. Our entire platform is PIPEDA and HIPAA compliant and uses 256-bit encryption, which means it has the same encryption and security level as your online banking. Otherwise, we would not be offering these services. ​ Is this covered by OHIP (or my province's Medicare?) Video Visits in ON, BC and AB: Your visit with the Family Doctor and Dermatologist are both 100% covered by OHIP / UHIP / CIHIP / Morcare / Military Blue Cross / MSP/ AHS. While we are aware of other companies which charge out-of-pocket in your province, we have designed DermCafé so that all medical services are billed through Canadian Medicare when Medicare publicly funds this service. ​ Video Visits in all other Provinces: Our primary goal to provide Medicare-covered Dermatology Video Visits. However, where that is not possible, we would rather offer quality care, than withdraw it completely. Please check dermcafecanada.com/new-provinces, to get connect with a Dermatologist If you are upset by the lack of publicly fund virtual care in your province, we encourage you to contact your provincial health care regulatory body to express your desire to lift this restriction! ​ Do you care for everything on the skin? DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for: Acne (pimples, hormonal acne, pores, etc) Rosacea (redness, flushing, sensitive skin) Minor rashes (hand eczema, etc) Other facial rashes (facial dandruff, perioral dermatitis) Pediatric skin concerns (eczema, acne, cradle cap, hemangiomas, etc) Facial skin discolouration (Sun spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma) Male hair loss Benign lesion removals in the Greater Toronto Area & Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices DermCafé CAN'T safely provide virtual care for: Mole/melanoma/pigmented lesion concerns Concerns inside the mouth Concerns in the genital region Concerns on the scalp Full or regional skin checks Female hair loss Widespread and complex rashes Wounds Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer removals) Medical emergencies Prescription for controlled substances My Doctor referred me to DermCafé, now what do I do? After your Doctor refers you, please look for an email in your inbox titled "Book Your Dermatology Appointment." There is a link inside this email for you to Register for your Appointment. You must use this exact link to Register. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk/spam folder. If it is still not there, it is possible that your Doctor mis-typed your email address when sending the Referral. Please contact info@dermcafe.ca with the name of your referring provider so we can try to retrieve and correct your Referral ​ ​ What happens if I need in-person care? During the Registration, if you select a skin concern unsuitable for virtual dermatology care, the Registration Form will pause, and you will be advised to seek care at an in-person clinic Do you prescribe "Acc- utane"? Yes! We offer full care for all our listed conditions that we see Accutane (isotretinoin) is one of our most common prescriptions. Bloodtests are arranged via our platform. All of your ongoing care and visits related to Accutane will take place on DermCafé. How do I take photos of my skin condition properly? The higher the quality of your photo, the better our Doctors can assist you: ​ We recommend a simple 3 step approach: 1) Take a close up photo 2) Take a photo from specifically 4 cm away 3) Take a photo of the general area from specifically 10 cm away General tips: Ensure excellent lighting Centre your skin concern in the frame Ensure the photo is in-focus and not blurry (simply TAP in the centre of your frame) For more information, please view www.dermpics.com All skin conditions treated at DermCafé do not require up-close inspection. Thus, photo inspection by your Dermatologist is a safe method for your care My DermCafé Doctor gave me a prescription, where do I access it?" Please check your email inbox for a email titled DermCafé Portal for a link to your Patient Portal. If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. On the Portal, you can manage everything relating to your visit: Access your prescription Book your next appointment Access your lab forms if applicable etc How do I get free delivery of my medication(s) / send my prescription to my Pharmacy? Free delivery of medications: Simply log onto your Patient Portal, look for the section called Prescription, choose the listed Pharmacy that offers free delivery, and click "Send". The pharmacy will contact you to arrange the delivery details. They deliver for FREE to any Canadian address (yes, that's right, all across Canada). Send my prescription to my pharmacy: Simply log into the prescription section and search for/type in your desired pharmacy. Please call your pharmacy before to medication pickup to ensure they received the fax. Unfortunately, most Canadian pharmacies can only receive prescriptions via fax, and this causes unnecessary delays for the patient, because fax technology is ancient and very error-prone. If your pharmacy has reception issues on their end, that is beyond our control. We are on the same page as you and would like you to receive your prescription as soon as possible! We (DermCafé) do not fill or transmit your prescription, so the fastest way to resolve any query you have is to contact the Pharmacy Team at rx@mypharmasmart.com or 416-444-4385 and they can address all your concerns! Please add rx@mypharmasmart.com to your contact list to ensure their emails to not go to your junk/spam folder. To follow Canadian security & privacy guidelines, we are unable to email you a PDF prescription. It is nothing personal against you, it is a privacy & security guideline. I sent my prescription to my pharmacy via your Portal, but my pharmacy has not yet received it" As noted on the Portal, if you do not want your free skincare samples and free prescription delivery, you can choose to send your prescription to your own pharmacy of choice. Unfortunately, most Canadian pharmacies can only receive prescriptions via fax, and this causes unnecessary delays for the patient, because fax technology is ancient and very error-prone. If your pharmacy has reception issues on their end, that is beyond our control. We are on the same page as you and would like you to receive your prescription as soon as possible! We (DermCafé) do not fill or transmit your prescription, so the fastest way to resolve your query is to contact the Pharmacy Team at rx@mypharmasmart.com or 416-444-4385 and they can address all your concerns! Please add rx@mypharmasmart.com to your contact list to ensure their emails to not go to your junk/spam folder. To follow Canadian security & privacy guidelines, we are unable to email you a PDF prescription. It is nothing personal against you, it is a privacy & security guideline. How can I get a prescription refill? 1. Log into your Portal (https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal) 2. Look for the section My Prescription 3. Request a Prescription Refill. Your Doctor will review your request and, if appropriate, will authorize a prescription refill. A nominal charge applies for this Rapid Refill option, as no appointment is required for this. Please note that most tablet medications (e.g. Epuris) cannot be refilled via this convenient option, and require a live virtual visit with our Doctors. Please also note that DermCafé does not offer Prescription Refills via faxed requests from pharmacies. How will I get my prescription? After your visit concludes, you'll be instantly emailed access to your secure DermCafé Portal. Your prescription will be inside! (Along with everything else you need from your visit) How do I get in touch? We regret that we are unable to answer any faxed queries. We continue to work on alternative methods of communication. Our Doctors are also providing patient care all day and are unavailable to answer queries over phone. Please also note that the entire DermCafé platform, including our secure email communication, has been verified by Ontario Health, which means that it meets all requirements for modern security and privacy. We communicate with many pharmacies seamlessly via secure email on a daily basis. Please email your query to info@dermcafecanada.com (a secure & encrypted account). Secure emails have no additional risk for communication. Please note that the CPSO does not mandate the use of faxes specifically for prescription refills or communication with pharmacists How do I send a prescription refill? The process is quite simple! Simply ask the patient to log into their Portal to request a Prescription Refill there. They can log onto their Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Please note: there is a nominal charge for Rapid Prescription Refill option. Alternatively, the patient can book and wait for another appointment with our Doctors to receive their Refill. Faxed prescription refills will not receive any response. We regret that we are unable to answer any faxed queries. We continue to work on alternative methods of communication. Our Doctors are also seeing patients all day and are unavailable to answer queries over phone. Please also note that the entire DermCafé platform, including our secure email communication, has been verified by Ontario Health, which means that it meets all requirements for modern security and privacy. We communicate with many pharmacies seamlessly via secure email on a daily basis. Please note that the CPSO does not mandate the use of faxes specifically for prescription refills or communication with pharmacists Why do I have to upload photos? Your Doctor relies on your photos (not the video call) to examine your concern and prescribe medications. We need your cooperation to provide excellent quality, convenient virtual care to you. We understand photos are not possible with some concerns - e.g. excessive sweating, rashes that are no longer present, etc. If this applies to you, you can disregard these guidelines. Submitting poor quality photos may compromise the quality of medical care we can provide for you, increasing the chance of misdiagnosis of your condition, etc. If your photos is of poor-quality, your appointment will be cancelled until you resubmit appropriate photos I am having problems uploading photos Please try the following: 1) Try it on a different browser. Please note, it will not work on Internet Explorer 2) Please ensure you are following the image size and file type requirements clearly written on the form. You may be uploading photos that exceed our stated size or are not in the right indicated format (JPEG or PNG, live photos are not accepted). If these attempts do not work, you can simply upload any placeholder image to complete your booking. Afterwards, please email your clear and well-lit photos to info@dermcafecanada.com and we will add them to your file. Unless our website indicates an ongoing system issue, we are continuing to receive successful appointment bookings 24/7, so all our systems are confirmed to be functioning normally. I have a question for my DermCafé Doctor The fastest way to get your question answered is by sending a Message via the chatbox. You can find this on the bottom right of DermCafé website pages or your Portal How do I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal ​ I booked an appointment for my child. It is difficult to pull them out of school for this appointment. Do they have to attend? Children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However if your child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! Where can I get Dermatologist-recommended skincare products? dermcafe.ca/shop We deliver Canada-wide! I have a new skin concern, how do I book an Appointment?" All new concerns require a new Referral 1. Log back into your DermCafé Portal 2. Look to the section My Next Appointment 3. Book with a Family Doctor to get a Dermatologist Referral How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal What happens if I need in-person care? Your DermCafé Doctor will inform you of your next steps How do I log into my Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Can I call someone to get support on how to use DermCafé? DermCafé is a modern and self-service Digital Dermatology clinic. The automation of processes is how we can offer you both convenient and rapid-access Appointments (e.g. waiting days instead of months). Our clinic also serves the entire provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, so our phone lines are constantly busy coordinating care with countless clinics and medical facilities, thus, we're unable to offer one-on-one tech support. The best way to contact us is by Messaging us through your Portal (or info@dermcafecanada.com if you haven't had an appointment yet). Unless our website indicates an ongoing system issue, we are continuing to receive successful appointment bookings 24/7, so all our systems are confirmed to be functioning normally. If you are having trouble with appointment booking, please try the following: 1) Try it on a different browser. Please note, it will not work on Internet Explorer. 2) Please ensure you are following the image size and file type requirements clearly written on the form. You may be uploading photos that exceed our stated size or are not in the right indicated format (JPEG or PNG, live photos are not accepted). If you are uncomfortable with the standard technology required to use DermCafé services, it is not the right option for you. Your alternative option is to wait for care at an in-person facility instead. I'm supposed to to bloodwork before my first Acc- utane visit. How will DermCafé get my results? The laboratory will automatically send DermCafé your results. If you are able to obtain your own copy of the results, please feel free to email them to info@dermcafecanada.com (a secure and encrypted account), as laboratories can often be delayed in sending us your results. If you are in Ontario, please only do your labwork at Dynacare (Lifelabs in Ontario provides unreliable services). Why do I have to pay a no-show fee? All patients are provided with the same absolute control to choose their appointment date, time and Doctor. Additionally, all "APPOINTMENT DETAILS" emails and the numerous email & text reminders clearly state the appointment date and time. Finally, our instructions and policies are very clearly outlined in all emails, reminders and on the registration page. To be fair to all other patients to comply with the policies, and to be respectful of the Doctors reserving their time specifically for you, we are unable to provide preferential treatment to any one patient. In particular, for OHIP-covered Triage Appointments : After fundings changes from the Ministry of Health in April 2023, most virtual clinics can no longer afford to offer OHIP-covered virtual visits with Family Doctors, and will instead charge patients out-of-pocket. DermCafé has committed to continue these OHIP-covered Family Doctor visits, as these Doctors donate their time for patients. But, due to such limited resources and overwhelming demand, we're unable to waive any no-show fees for OHIP Triage appointments Please note: If you believe that a charge occurred in error, as it states clearly on the payment page, please contact info@dermcafe.ca, and do not proceed to pay. Initiating credit card chargebacks/payment dispute takes away from DermCafé resources that should be directed towards helping other patients. All patients who initiate a credit card chargeback/payment dispute will be permanently discharged from all DermCafé services. Issue with a credit card charge If you believe that a charge occurred in error, as it states clearly on the payment page, please contact info@dermcafe.ca, and do not proceed to pay. Initiating credit card chargebacks/payment dispute takes away from DermCafé resources that should be directed towards helping other patients. All patients who initiate a credit card chargeback/payment dispute will be permanently discharged from all DermCafé services. Learn from Dr. Annie Why You Still Have Acne Skin Discolouration How Bad is the Derm Situation? Angular Cheilitis Clear Skin Has Never Been This Easy Personalized & rapid-access care with Board-Certified Dermatologists Get Started Services How This Works Book Now Shop FAQ Company Contact Us About Us Compare Join Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy ©2020 - 2023 DermCafé Subscribe To Our Newsletter The latest on skin health & our services I agree to the Privacy Policy Submit Resources DermCafé Blog Acne Rosacea Eczema Psoriasis Perioral Dermatitis Keratosis Pilaris Seborrheic Dermatitis Photoaging Cold Sores (416) 352 0110 info@dermcafe.ca

預约您和医生的 音/视频会诊时间 安省居民 All the Details $169 per Rapid Assessment No Referral Needed ​ Submit your photos and info, & receive a Dermatologist's electronic consultation & prescription in 24 hours (If you desire a live video appointment instead, please choose that option here) ​ All Assessments are performed by a Canadian Board-Certified Dermatolog ist (French Dermatologists available upon request ) ​ Receipt provided with every Assessment ​ All Rapid Assessments qualify for 10% off any purchase at the DermCafé Shop . Email support@dermcafe.ca to get your Shop Code after the Assessment Order now Why is there a Fee? A Rapid Assessment involves an electronic response (no live appointment) directly from a Dermatologist to a patient. Provincial healthcare does not insure this type of service. ​ ​ Sometimes your skin concern just can't wait for m onths or years. We offer this service for individuals looking to get high-quality, on-demand care from a Dermatologist within 24 hours. Should I use this service? Below are some examples of when patients have used this service: ​ Get a new prescription for pimples Switch away from current benzoyl peroxide medication/skincare Getting a rosacea prescription refill Get skincare product/regimen advice Get a treatment for hair loss & more! ​ Please note: Accutane cannot be provided via Rapid Assessments because a bloodtest and a live discussion are required. However, if requested/ warrented, your Rapid Assessment can include the Accutane bloodtest form and direct link to a future live Accutane Appointment on DermCafé Order now

預约您和医生的 音/视频会诊时间 安省居民 我们的家庭医生为您推荐: 首先我们的家庭医生会和您音频或视频会谈，然后将您推荐给我们的皮肤专科医生 我们的家庭医生为您推荐: 首先我们的家庭医生会和您音频或视频会谈，然后将您推荐给我们的皮肤专科医生 您在当天或下一个工作日可和我们的医生音/视频会谈 需要有效的OHIP或UHIP 会见我們的家庭醫生不會影響您今后继续看您自己的家庭醫生 预约医生 您在当天或下一个工作日可和我们的医生音/视频会谈 需要有效的OHIP或UHIP 会见我們的家庭醫生不會影響您今后继续看您自己的家庭醫生 了解详情 FAQ Please Note: after the initial Dermatologist Consultation, OHIP/AHS/MSP/UHIP/CIHIP follow-up visits are performed by a team of derm-focused family physicians 如果您的家庭医生为您推荐： 如果您的家庭医生为您推荐： 您在当天或下一个工作日可和我们的医生音/视频会谈 需要有效的OHIP或UHIP 会见我們的家庭醫生不會影響您今后继续看您自己的家庭醫生 预约医生 您在当天或下一个工作日可和我们的医生音/视频会谈 需要有效的OHIP或UHIP 会见我們的家庭醫生不會影響您今后继续看您自己的家庭醫生 预约医生 選項1：接受安省医疗保险OHIP 之服务 Next Available Ontario British Columbia Alberta Dermatologist Next Available Derm in Ontario Next Available Derm BC Next Available Derm AB Next Available Peds Derm in Ontario Pediatric Dermatologist Family Doctor Next Available Family Doctor in Ontario Next Available Family Doctor BC Next Available Family Doctor AB 選項1：接受安省医疗保险OHIP 之服务 DermCafé CAN'T safely provide virtual care for: ​ Inadequately captured on photo: Mole/skin cancer/lesion concerns Concerns inside the mouth Concerns in the anal/genital region Concerns on the scalp Full or regional skin checks Non-male-pattern hair loss Requires in-person care from the onset: Widespread or complex rashes Wounds Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer removals) Warts Medical emergencies Prescription for controlled substances These concerns require in-person care at physical Dermatologist offices ​ DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for: Acne and acne scarring Rosacea Facial skin discolouration (Melasma) Photoaging Other facial rashes (Seborrheic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis) Keratosis pilaris Hemangiomas Limited eczema (e.g. hand eczema) Limited psoriasis Limited c ontact dermatitis Male pattern hair loss Benign lesion removals (e.g. skin tag) in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices ​ Please note: Children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However if your child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend!

Hair Concerns: How This Works 皮膚科醫生進行音頻/視頻訪問 OHIP / UHIP覆蓋的就診需要醫生的轉診。只需先與我們的家庭醫生預約快速訪問 预约医生 网络上传您的病症之照片 If you are a male with hair loss, ​yes, DermCafé can care for your hair concern! ​ If you are a female with hair loss, please seek care at an in-person clinic. This is because female hair loss is more biologically complex, and may require in-person inspection & investigations. 预约医生 預约您和医生的音/视频会诊时间 请选择合适您的时间 重返进入此连接修改或取消请按 预约医生 网络上传您的病症之照片 便于专科医生提前了解您的病情以及准确对症治疗 预约医生 預约您和医生的音/视频会诊时间 请选择合适您的时间 重返进入此连接修改或取消请按 预约医生 皮膚科醫生進行音頻/視頻訪問 OHIP / UHIP覆蓋的就診需要醫生的轉診。只需先與我們的家庭醫生預約快速訪問 预约医生 If you are a current patient, please view Current Patient FAQs I am planning to start Acc- utane on DermCafé, how do I do my bloodwork?" Please log into your DermCafé Portal. Then, look under the section called Lab Work and follow the simple instructions there. Please book your next appointment one week after your bloodwork is done, to allow for sufficient time for DermCafé to receive the bloodwork. If you are in Ontario, we strongly recommend that you get your bloodwork done at Dynacare lab centres. Unfortunately, Lifelabs provides inconsistent service and has lost patient results before. Thus, your care may be delayed if your bloodwork is done at Lifelabs I will be missing several days of Acc- utane, is this ok? Missing a few days/weeks of iso- tretinoin will have no impact on your end outcome, because it is only the total cumulative dose by the end that will impact your end outcome. Please proceed with the next appointment as planned. Please do NOT proceed with a temporary prescription provided by your pharmacist. The dosing must be determined and supervised by your physician, not a pharmacist. Can I get the COVID vaccine if I am on Acc- utane? The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. Based on the current medical literature and scientific evidence available, our Doctors have no concerns about patients on iso- tretinoin receiving the vaccine. Please proceed to get your vaccine at your earliest convenience! I'm supposed to do bloodwork before my first Acc- utane visit. How will DermCafé get my results? The laboratory will automatically send DermCafé your results. If you are able to obtain your own copy of the results, please feel free to email them to info@dermcafe.ca (a secure and encrypted account), as laboratories can occasionally be delayed in sending us your results. If you are in Ontario, please only do your labwork at Dynacare (Lifelabs in Ontario provides unreliable services and doing bloodwork there may delay the results). Can DermCafé care for my type of hair loss? DermCafé is now accepting male patients with hair loss in select provinces! However, certain conditions apply: -We only accept male-pattern hair loss. This is due to safety reasons, as female-pattern hair loss, or other types of hair loss, are a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. If you have an alternative hair loss diagnosis, you will be redirected back to your in-person practitioner. -We only only accept male-pattern hair loss in ages 18-40. If your hair loss is occurring outside this age group, that requires a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. -Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit. Why is there a charge? Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit. What if my specific hair loss condition is not accepted at DermCafé? DermCafé limits the types of hair loss that we can assess, because there are certain types of hair loss that cannot be safely assessed virtually. Specifically, these hair loss conditions require up-close in-person inspection and ongoing in-person procedural treatments (e.g. injections) that need to be done at a physical clinic. DermCafé is only able to treat male-pattern hair loss. This is due to safety reasons, as female-pattern hair loss, or other types of hair loss, are a more complex assessment that needs to be done in-person. If you have an alternative hair loss diagnosis, you will be redirected back to your in-person practitioner. Do I need a referral for my Hair Loss appointment? Male / female pattern hair loss is not a medically insured service. The first consultation visit is $219, and subsequent visits are $149. We provide a receipt after every visit and no referral is needed for this private-pay service. How will I get my prescription? After your visit concludes, you'll be instantly emailed access to your secure DermCafé Portal. Your prescription will be inside! (Along with everything else you need from your visit) Does Virtual Dermatology/Teledermatology work? Yes, it does! Published medical literature suggests that the large majority (80- 90%) of dermatologic concerns at the population level can be resolved through Video Visits with a Dermatologist.¹ Medical decisions reached via Video Visits are widely reported to directly parallel decisions made from in-person visits.² It has been well documented that teledermatology has the potential for reducing overall costs in a medical system.³ ¹ The majority of skin lesions in pediatric primary care attention could be managed by Teledermatology. Bianchi, G. M., et al. PLoS One. 2019 Dec 2;14(12):e0225479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225479. eCollection 2019. ² Teledermatology: A Review and Update. Lee, J. Eng, lish, J. C. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. April 2018, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 253–260 ³ Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of teledermatology: Where are we now and what are the barriers to adoption? Wang, R. H. et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0190-9622(20)30151-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.065. ​ How do I take photos of my hair loss condition properly? The higher the quality of your photo, the better our Doctors can assist you: ​ We recommend a simple 3 step approach: 1) Take a close up photo 2) Take a photo from specifically 4 cm away 3) Take a photo of the general area from specifically 10 cm away General tips: Ensure excellent lighting Centre your skin concern in the frame Ensure the photo is in-focus and not blurry (simply TAP in the centre of your frame) Have a friend take the photos for you For more information, please view www.dermpics.com All skin conditions treated at DermCafé do not require up-close inspection. Thus, photo inspection by your Dermatologist is a safe method for your care Does DermCafé accept UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare insurances? Yes, as long as your UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare cards are valid, your DermCafé medical dermatology visits are covered! Does DermCafé directly bill UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare? Yes, you do not have to pay up-front for your medical dermatology virtual visits if you have a valid UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare card DermCafé will submit your billing directly to UHIP/CIHIP/Cowen/Morcare for you If you have UHIP or Morcare, please enter your card number accurately on registration to prevent any unnecessary delays. Invalid/inaccurately entered UHIP cards will cause the DermCafé system to automatically cancel your appointment. If you have CIHIP, please follow the simple registration instructions carefully and email us what is required to validate your CIHIP coverage. Do I need a referral if I have UHIP, CIHIP or Morcare? If you have UHIP or CIHIP: yes, you need a referral to see a Dermatologist. You can book first with a DermCafé Family Doctor to obtain a referral If you have Morcare: no, you do not need a referral to see a Dermatologist. You can book directly with a Dermatologist here We do not make these rules, your insurance companies do 🤷‍♀️ Why do I have to see a Family Doctor before the Dermatologist for OHIP/UHIP/CIHIP/MSP/AHS-accepted care? The Canadian Health Insurance Act requires that all Consultations with Specialist Physicians are first evaluated by a Referring Physician (e.g. Family Physician). In order to provide you with OHIP/UHIP/CIHIP/MSP/AHS-accepted care, we are obligated to work within this Health Insurance Act. My Doctor referred me to see one of your Dermatologists, now what do I do?" Your referral was NOT sent via our instant online referral form (e.g. it was faxed to emailed to us) -Your referral needs to be manually processed on our end. Please expect an email titled "BOOK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST APPOINTMENT" in about 2-4 business days -We encourage all providers to use our online referral submission to provide their patients with the best access to a dermatologist appointment Your referral was sent via our instant online referral form -You should get an email instantly to book your Dermatologist appointment! When you get your email titled "BOOK YOUR DERMATOLOGIST APPOINTMENT", there is a link inside this email for you to Register (submit your info & photos, and book your Appointment). You must specifically use this link emailed to you as it is connected with your Referral. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk/spam folders. If it is still not there, it is possible that your Doctor mis-typed your email address when filling in the Referral. Please contact info@dermcafe.ca with the name of your Doctor so we can try to retrieve and correct your Referral Can I still see one of your Family Doctors if I already have my own Family Doctor? If you have your own Family Doctor, we encourage you to get a Referral from them. The Ontario health system has countless nonsensical rules that harm both the patient and system. If your Family Doctor is part of a Family Health Network or Family Health Organization, they will be negatively affected if you see another Family Doctor. However, if you don't have a Family Doctor, or know they won't be negatively affected, you can certainly see our DermCafé Family Doctor for a referral. Additionally, if you can provide us with their office fax number or secure email account, our Doctors can send them a letter after each of your DermCafé visits ​ How come the wait is so long in BC? Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of Dermatologists in BC. Sometimes this means that the wait-times are longer than 1-2 weeks to see a BC Dermatologist at DermCafé. You are also always welcome to wait care at an alternative in-person Dermatologist clinic. Please note that, in BC, the wait-time for in-person Dermatologists is usually at least 1 year, due to both the severe lack of BC Dermatologists and the volume limitations of a traditional brick-and-mortar clinic. How can I get my Family Doctor to Refer me to be seen by a Dermatologist at DermCafé? Simply ask them to complete our quick, easy one-page online Referral Form at: dermcafecanada.com/referral Not every Doctor is completely comfortable with online forms. If they have any questions, please feel free to direct them to info@dermcafe.ca I have an Appointment with a DermCafé Doctor. How do I connect with them? Please check your email inbox for an email titled DermCafé Appointment Details If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. This email contains the simple instructions on what to do next, please read it carefully before your visit. ​ I saw a DermCafé Family Doctor who said they would refer me to a DermCafé Dermatologists. Where do I book my Dermatology Appointment? Please check your email inbox for a email titled DermCafé Portal for a link to your Patient Portal. If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. On the Portal, you can manage everything relating to your visit: Book your next appointment Access your prescription Access your lab forms if applicable etc I booked an appointment for my child. It is difficult to pull them out of school for this appointment. Do they have to attend? Children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However if your child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! My condition is worsening and I want to see my Doctor sooner than they indicated for me on my Portal. How can I get an appointment? Simply log onto your Patient Portal, look for the section "Need to Contact us Directly," and click "Book a Squeeze-In Appointment." Because our Dermatologists are serving patients from the entire provinces of ON, BC, AB, NS & NB, we cannot guarantee that they will see you the same day. However, our Doctors will do everything they can to squeeze you in as soon as possible! If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please go to your nearest Emergency Room as we cannot care for medical emergencies at DermCafé. I have a new skin concern, how do I book an Appointment?" All new concerns require a new Referral Please obtain a Referral from your own Family Doctor. If you cannot do that: 1. Log back into your DermCafé Portal 2. Look to the section My Next Appointment 3. Book with a Family Doctor to ask about a new Dermatologist Referral How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log in here: https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Can I be put on a cancellation list? Are there sooner appointments available? DermCafé is able to offer the best Dermatologist wait-times in Canada due to its limitless digital platform and large collaborative team of Dermatologists & Family Physicians. You can view live information about our next-available Dermatologist on this webpage: dermcafecanada.com/booknowon We do occasionally get cancellations so feel free to check for a chance to reschedule! If you already have an appointment, you can easily reschedule by clicking the "Reschedule" link in your appointment email. When you book, you simply have to click through the different Dermatologists to see their availability. Beyond what is listed on that webpage, we do not hold any other sooner appointments for any particular patients in order to be fair to everyone who is urgently seeking a Dermatologist. We understand you are frustrated, but we hope you also appreciate that there are less than 700 Dermatologists serving the entire 37 million population of Canada. You are always welcome to seek alternative care at a traditional in-person Dermatology clinic. Please note that most in-person Dermatology clinics have wait times of at least a 6-9months due to volume limitations of a brick-and-mortar facility. We cannot care for medical emergencies virtually, so if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please go to your nearest emergency room. I saw a DermCafé Dermatologist a while ago, and would like another appointment Please log into your DermCafé Portal and look under My Next Appointment for the follow-up directive provided by your Dermatologist. If no specific follow-up is indicated, you can book a Family Doctor appointment first. How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal I booked a DermCafé appointment, but can't find the email with all the info about the virtual visit Step 1. Go to your email inbox. ***ENSURE YOU ARE USING THE EMAIL ACCOUNT THAT YOU BOOKED THE APPOINTMENT WITH*** Step 2. Go to the inbox search bar Step 3. Type: DERMCAFE APPOINTMENT DETAILS It will appear If it does not, email info@dermcafe.ca How to the hair loss/care appointments work? This is a new service at DermCafé in 2023! At this time, it is available only in Ontario and for patients aged 18-40, specifically for male/female-pattern hair loss/care concerns. It requires a referral, like any other OHIP-covered appointment, and otherwise works just like any other DermCafé OHIP virtual visit appointment Uncommonly, hair loss is caused by a condition other than the typical female or male pattern factors. If this is suspected for your case, you will require in-person care (e.g. injections) that DermCafé cannot provide, and will be instructed to seek care at an in-person clinic. Learn more here: dermcafe.ca/hair Does Virtual Dermatology/Teledermatology work? Yes, it does! Published medical literature suggests that the large majority (80- 90%) of dermatologic concerns at the population level can be resolved through Video Visits with a Dermatologist.¹ Medical decisions reached via Video Visits are widely reported to directly parallel decisions made from in-person visits.² It has been well documented that teledermatology has the potential for reducing overall costs in a medical system.³ ¹ The majority of skin lesions in pediatric primary care attention could be managed by Teledermatology. Bianchi, G. M., et al. PLoS One. 2019 Dec 2;14(12):e0225479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225479. eCollection 2019. ² Teledermatology: A Review and Update. Lee, J. Eng, lish, J. C. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. April 2018, Volume 19, Issue 2, pp 253–260 ³ Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of teledermatology: Where are we now and what are the barriers to adoption? Wang, R. H. et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Feb 5. pii: S0190-9622(20)30151-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.01.065. ​ Why do I have to submit my medical info and photos? In order to re-focus the Medical Visit on you, the patient, we have re-designed the experience to simplify the process and minimize unnecessary paperwork. By taking 2 minutes to provide us with background on your medical history and skin concern, we streamline the process so that your Doctor is both prepared and focused for your visit. What if I have a medical emergency? DermCafé is appropriate for out-patient, non-urgent care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please report to your nearest Emergency Department ​ Is my information safe at DermCafé? 100% of your information is stored and accessed securely. Our entire platform is PIPEDA and HIPAA compliant and uses 256-bit encryption, which means it has the same encryption and security level as your online banking. Otherwise, we would not be offering these services. ​ Is this covered by OHIP (or my province's Medicare?) Video Visits in ON, BC and AB: Your visit with the Family Doctor and Dermatologist are both 100% covered by OHIP / UHIP / CIHIP / Morcare / Military Blue Cross / MSP/ AHS. While we are aware of other companies which charge out-of-pocket in your province, we have designed DermCafé so that all medical services are billed through Canadian Medicare when Medicare publicly funds this service. ​ Video Visits in all other Provinces: Our primary goal to provide Medicare-covered Dermatology Video Visits. However, where that is not possible, we would rather offer quality care, than withdraw it completely. Please check dermcafecanada.com/new-provinces, to get connect with a Dermatologist If you are upset by the lack of publicly fund virtual care in your province, we encourage you to contact your provincial health care regulatory body to express your desire to lift this restriction! ​ Do you care for everything on the skin? DermCafé CAN safely provide virtual care for: Acne (pimples, hormonal acne, pores, etc) Rosacea (redness, flushing, sensitive skin) Minor rashes (hand eczema, etc) Other facial rashes (facial dandruff, perioral dermatitis) Pediatric skin concerns (eczema, acne, cradle cap, hemangiomas, etc) Facial skin discolouration (Sun spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma) Male hair loss Benign lesion removals in the Greater Toronto Area & Ottawa are available via transition to our Dermatology Team's physical offices DermCafé CAN'T safely provide virtual care for: Mole/melanoma/pigmented lesion concerns Concerns inside the mouth Concerns in the genital region Concerns on the scalp Full or regional skin checks Female hair loss Widespread and complex rashes Wounds Procedural care (e.g. skin cancer removals) Medical emergencies Prescription for controlled substances My Doctor referred me to DermCafé, now what do I do? After your Doctor refers you, please look for an email in your inbox titled "Book Your Dermatology Appointment." There is a link inside this email for you to Register for your Appointment. You must use this exact link to Register. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk/spam folder. If it is still not there, it is possible that your Doctor mis-typed your email address when sending the Referral. Please contact info@dermcafe.ca with the name of your referring provider so we can try to retrieve and correct your Referral ​ ​ What happens if I need in-person care? During the Registration, if you select a skin concern unsuitable for virtual dermatology care, the Registration Form will pause, and you will be advised to seek care at an in-person clinic Do you prescribe "Acc- utane"? Yes! We offer full care for all our listed conditions that we see Accutane (isotretinoin) is one of our most common prescriptions. Bloodtests are arranged via our platform. All of your ongoing care and visits related to Accutane will take place on DermCafé. How do I take photos of my skin condition properly? The higher the quality of your photo, the better our Doctors can assist you: ​ We recommend a simple 3 step approach: 1) Take a close up photo 2) Take a photo from specifically 4 cm away 3) Take a photo of the general area from specifically 10 cm away General tips: Ensure excellent lighting Centre your skin concern in the frame Ensure the photo is in-focus and not blurry (simply TAP in the centre of your frame) For more information, please view www.dermpics.com All skin conditions treated at DermCafé do not require up-close inspection. Thus, photo inspection by your Dermatologist is a safe method for your care My DermCafé Doctor gave me a prescription, where do I access it?" Please check your email inbox for a email titled DermCafé Portal for a link to your Patient Portal. If you do not see this email in your Inbox, please check your junk/spam folders. On the Portal, you can manage everything relating to your visit: Access your prescription Book your next appointment Access your lab forms if applicable etc How do I get free delivery of my medication(s) / send my prescription to my Pharmacy? Free delivery of medications: Simply log onto your Patient Portal, look for the section called Prescription, choose the listed Pharmacy that offers free delivery, and click "Send". The pharmacy will contact you to arrange the delivery details. They deliver for FREE to any Canadian address (yes, that's right, all across Canada). Send my prescription to my pharmacy: Simply log into the prescription section and search for/type in your desired pharmacy. Please call your pharmacy before to medication pickup to ensure they received the fax. Unfortunately, most Canadian pharmacies can only receive prescriptions via fax, and this causes unnecessary delays for the patient, because fax technology is ancient and very error-prone. If your pharmacy has reception issues on their end, that is beyond our control. We are on the same page as you and would like you to receive your prescription as soon as possible! We (DermCafé) do not fill or transmit your prescription, so the fastest way to resolve any query you have is to contact the Pharmacy Team at rx@mypharmasmart.com or 416-444-4385 and they can address all your concerns! Please add rx@mypharmasmart.com to your contact list to ensure their emails to not go to your junk/spam folder. To follow Canadian security & privacy guidelines, we are unable to email you a PDF prescription. It is nothing personal against you, it is a privacy & security guideline. I sent my prescription to my pharmacy via your Portal, but my pharmacy has not yet received it" As noted on the Portal, if you do not want your free skincare samples and free prescription delivery, you can choose to send your prescription to your own pharmacy of choice. Unfortunately, most Canadian pharmacies can only receive prescriptions via fax, and this causes unnecessary delays for the patient, because fax technology is ancient and very error-prone. If your pharmacy has reception issues on their end, that is beyond our control. We are on the same page as you and would like you to receive your prescription as soon as possible! We (DermCafé) do not fill or transmit your prescription, so the fastest way to resolve your query is to contact the Pharmacy Team at rx@mypharmasmart.com or 416-444-4385 and they can address all your concerns! Please add rx@mypharmasmart.com to your contact list to ensure their emails to not go to your junk/spam folder. To follow Canadian security & privacy guidelines, we are unable to email you a PDF prescription. It is nothing personal against you, it is a privacy & security guideline. How can I get a prescription refill? 1. Log into your Portal (https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal) 2. Look for the section My Prescription 3. Request a Prescription Refill. Your Doctor will review your request and, if appropriate, will authorize a prescription refill. A nominal charge applies for this Rapid Refill option, as no appointment is required for this. Please note that most tablet medications (e.g. Epuris) cannot be refilled via this convenient option, and require a live virtual visit with our Doctors. Please also note that DermCafé does not offer Prescription Refills via faxed requests from pharmacies. How will I get my prescription? After your visit concludes, you'll be instantly emailed access to your secure DermCafé Portal. Your prescription will be inside! (Along with everything else you need from your visit) How do I get in touch? We regret that we are unable to answer any faxed queries. We continue to work on alternative methods of communication. Our Doctors are also providing patient care all day and are unavailable to answer queries over phone. Please also note that the entire DermCafé platform, including our secure email communication, has been verified by Ontario Health, which means that it meets all requirements for modern security and privacy. We communicate with many pharmacies seamlessly via secure email on a daily basis. Please email your query to info@dermcafecanada.com (a secure & encrypted account). Secure emails have no additional risk for communication. Please note that the CPSO does not mandate the use of faxes specifically for prescription refills or communication with pharmacists How do I send a prescription refill? The process is quite simple! Simply ask the patient to log into their Portal to request a Prescription Refill there. They can log onto their Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Please note: there is a nominal charge for Rapid Prescription Refill option. Alternatively, the patient can book and wait for another appointment with our Doctors to receive their Refill. Faxed prescription refills will not receive any response. We regret that we are unable to answer any faxed queries. We continue to work on alternative methods of communication. Our Doctors are also seeing patients all day and are unavailable to answer queries over phone. Please also note that the entire DermCafé platform, including our secure email communication, has been verified by Ontario Health, which means that it meets all requirements for modern security and privacy. We communicate with many pharmacies seamlessly via secure email on a daily basis. Please note that the CPSO does not mandate the use of faxes specifically for prescription refills or communication with pharmacists Why do I have to upload photos? Your Doctor relies on your photos (not the video call) to examine your concern and prescribe medications. We need your cooperation to provide excellent quality, convenient virtual care to you. We understand photos are not possible with some concerns - e.g. excessive sweating, rashes that are no longer present, etc. If this applies to you, you can disregard these guidelines. Submitting poor quality photos may compromise the quality of medical care we can provide for you, increasing the chance of misdiagnosis of your condition, etc. If your photos is of poor-quality, your appointment will be cancelled until you resubmit appropriate photos I am having problems uploading photos Please try the following: 1) Try it on a different browser. Please note, it will not work on Internet Explorer 2) Please ensure you are following the image size and file type requirements clearly written on the form. You may be uploading photos that exceed our stated size or are not in the right indicated format (JPEG or PNG, live photos are not accepted). If these attempts do not work, you can simply upload any placeholder image to complete your booking. Afterwards, please email your clear and well-lit photos to info@dermcafecanada.com and we will add them to your file. Unless our website indicates an ongoing system issue, we are continuing to receive successful appointment bookings 24/7, so all our systems are confirmed to be functioning normally. I have a question for my DermCafé Doctor The fastest way to get your question answered is by sending a Message via the chatbox. You can find this on the bottom right of DermCafé website pages or your Portal How do I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal ​ I booked an appointment for my child. It is difficult to pull them out of school for this appointment. Do they have to attend? Children under 18 are not required to attend video call appointment if parent is present as long as high quality photos are submitted. However if your child is old enough to participate, they are encouraged to attend! Where can I get Dermatologist-recommended skincare products? dermcafe.ca/shop We deliver Canada-wide! I have a new skin concern, how do I book an Appointment?" All new concerns require a new Referral 1. Log back into your DermCafé Portal 2. Look to the section My Next Appointment 3. Book with a Family Doctor to get a Dermatologist Referral How to I log into my DermCafé Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal What happens if I need in-person care? Your DermCafé Doctor will inform you of your next steps How do I log into my Portal? Log onto your Patient Portal at https://dermcafe.ca/patient-portal Can I call someone to get support on how to use DermCafé? DermCafé is a modern and self-service Digital Dermatology clinic. The automation of processes is how we can offer you both convenient and rapid-access Appointments (e.g. waiting days instead of months). Our clinic also serves the entire provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, so our phone lines are constantly busy coordinating care with countless clinics and medical facilities, thus, we're unable to offer one-on-one tech support. The best way to contact us is by Messaging us through your Portal (or info@dermcafecanada.com if you haven't had an appointment yet). Unless our website indicates an ongoing system issue, we are continuing to receive successful appointment bookings 24/7, so all our systems are confirmed to be functioning normally. If you are having trouble with appointment booking, please try the following: 1) Try it on a different browser. Please note, it will not work on Internet Explorer. 2) Please ensure you are following the image size and file type requirements clearly written on the form. You may be uploading photos that exceed our stated size or are not in the right indicated format (JPEG or PNG, live photos are not accepted). If you are uncomfortable with the standard technology required to use DermCafé services, it is not the right option for you. Your alternative option is to wait for care at an in-person facility instead. I'm supposed to to bloodwork before my first Acc- utane visit. How will DermCafé get my results? The laboratory will automatically send DermCafé your results. If you are able to obtain your own copy of the results, please feel free to email them to info@dermcafecanada.com (a secure and encrypted account), as laboratories can often be delayed in sending us your results. If you are in Ontario, please only do your labwork at Dynacare (Lifelabs in Ontario provides unreliable services). Why do I have to pay a no-show fee? All patients are provided with the same absolute control to choose their appointment date, time and Doctor. Additionally, all "APPOINTMENT DETAILS" emails and the numerous email & text reminders clearly state the appointment date and time. Finally, our instructions and policies are very clearly outlined in all emails, reminders and on the registration page. To be fair to all other patients to comply with the policies, and to be respectful of the Doctors reserving their time specifically for you, we are unable to provide preferential treatment to any one patient. In particular, for OHIP-covered Triage Appointments : After fundings changes from the Ministry of Health in April 2023, most virtual clinics can no longer afford to offer OHIP-covered virtual visits with Family Doctors, and will instead charge patients out-of-pocket. DermCafé has committed to continue these OHIP-covered Family Doctor visits, as these Doctors donate their time for patients. But, due to such limited resources and overwhelming demand, we're unable to waive any no-show fees for OHIP Triage appointments Please note: If you believe that a charge occurred in error, as it states clearly on the payment page, please contact info@dermcafe.ca, and do not proceed to pay. Initiating credit card chargebacks/payment dispute takes away from DermCafé resources that should be directed towards helping other patients. All patients who initiate a credit card chargeback/payment dispute will be permanently discharged from all DermCafé services. Issue with a credit card charge If you believe that a charge occurred in error, as it states clearly on the payment page, please contact info@dermcafe.ca, and do not proceed to pay. Initiating credit card chargebacks/payment dispute takes away from DermCafé resources that should be directed towards helping other patients. All patients who initiate a credit card chargeback/payment dispute will be permanently discharged from all DermCafé services.

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Cold Sore diagnosis, treatment and medications Connect with an Online Dermatologist today! M edications delivered to your preferred pharmacy Book Now How This Works Cold Sore Treatment FAQ Can a Dermatologist treat cold sores at DermCafé? Yes! Cold sores are very common, easily identifiable on photograph, and there are effective medications to prevent them What are the symptoms? If you get cold sores, you’ll usually have the following signs and symptoms: Warnings symptoms begin. A day or two before you get a cold sore, you may feel one or more of the following on your skin where a cold sore will appear. Burning Itching Stinging Tingling and the skin feels a little numb Throbbing Some people who have these warning symptoms never get cold sores. What causes cold sores? A virus causes cold sores. Most cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). More than half of Americans ages 14 to 49 carry this virus. Once you get the virus that causes cold sores, you have it for life. After the sores clear, the virus travels to your nerves, where it stays unless it reawakens. After getting infected, some people never get a cold sore. Others see some cold sores, but then develop antibodies to the virus and never get another cold sore. It’s also possible to get cold sores throughout your life. Outbreaks tend to occur less often after 35 years of age. If you get cold sores, it’s likely that something triggers the virus to wake up. The following can be a trigger: Stress Fatigue Illness, such as a cold, fever, or flu Injury, such as a cut, to the area where you have had cold sores Dental work Cosmetic surgery or laser treatment Strong sunlight Certain foods Hormonal changes, such as getting your period What triggers cold sores in one person may not trigger them in another person. Who gets cold sores? The virus that causes cold sores is very contagious, so many people get cold sores. In Canada, people usually get this virus when they are a child. Getting kissed by someone who has a cold sore is often how a child catches the virus. A child can also get the virus by eating from the same fork or spoon as someone who has a cold sore or sharing a towel with a person who has a cold sore. Adults also catch the virus. That’s why it’s so important for everyone who has a cold sore not to kiss people or have intimate contact until the cold sore forms a scab. To prevent infecting others, it’s also important to stop sharing personal items like towels and razors until the cold sores form scabs. How is it treated? One of the main treatments is antiviral medication. Cold sores are caused by a virus, so antiviral medications are used to treat them. Your dermatologist may recommend medication that you: Apply directly to the sores, such as docosanol cream or acyclovir cream Take by mouth, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir What is DermCafé? Connect with a DermCafé Dermatologist today! We’re a Digital Dermatology Centre that aims to provide all Canadians with equitable, accessible, convenient and modern dermatology care. Simply submit your symptom info and skin photos online and connect with an online dermatologist at your convenience. Visit our How This Work page to learn more. Step 1 Submit your Symptom Info and Photos online Step 2 Book your Online Appointment Step 4 Access Your Online Results Anytime Choose your preferred Pharmacy for medication delivery Download DermCafé Info Sheets, bloodwork forms and Sick Notes, and book follow-up appointments when needed Step 3 Audio/Video Visit with Your Dermatologist OHIP/MSP-covered visits require a Referral by another Physician. Simply book a Video Visit with our Family Doctor first

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Seborrheic Dermatitis diagnosis, treatment and medication Connect with an Online Dermatologist today! Medications delivered to your preferred pharmacy Book Now How This Works Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment FAQ Can a Dermatologist treat seborrheic dermatitis at DermCafé? Definitely! Seborrheic dermatitis is both easily identifiable on photograph and easily treatable with medications What is seborrheic dermatitis? This is a very common skin disease that causes a rash. When this rash appears, it often looks like the one shown on this page. The skin tends to have a: Reddish color Swollen and greasy appearance White or yellowish crusty scale on the surface One or more of these rashes can appear on the body. Sometimes, the affected skin itches. Despite its appearance, this skin disease is not caused by poor hygiene. What causes seborrheic dermatitis? Researchers are still studying what causes this common skin disease. From what they have learned, it appears that the cause is complex. Many factors seem to work together to cause seborrheic dermatitis. These factors may include the yeast that normally lives on our skin, our genes, living in a cold and dry climate, stress, and a person’s overall health. By studying seborrheic dermatitis, researchers have learned the following: It is not caused by poor personal hygiene It is not an allergy It does not harm the body Who gets seborrheic dermatitis? People of all cultures and ages get seborrheic dermatitis. Many infants get cradle cap. This is a type of seborrheic dermatitis that develops in babies. Scaly, greasy patches form on the baby’s scalp. The patches can become thick and crusty, but cradle cap is harmless. Cradle cap usually goes away on its own within a few months. Babies also get seborrheic dermatitis in their diaper area and elsewhere. In the diaper area, the red rash often is mistaken for diaper rash. A few babies get seborrheic dermatitis that covers much of the body with red, scaly patches. When an adult gets seborrheic dermatitis, the condition can come and go for the rest of the person’s life. Flare-ups are common when the weather turns cold and dry. Stress also can trigger a flare-up. The good news is that treatment can reduce flare-ups and bring relief. How is it treated? Although treatment cannot cure seborrheic dermatitis, treatment has benefits. Treatment can loosen and remove scale, prevent a skin infection, and reduce swelling and itch. The type of treatment a dermatologist prescribes varies with age and where the seborrheic dermatitis appears on the skin. ​ Infants (scalp): Called cradle cap, this tends to completely disappear without treatment. If treatment is necessary, a dermatologist may recommend: Shampooing the baby’s scalp daily with a baby shampoo Gently brushing away the scale, once scale starts to soften Applying a medication to the infant’s scalp Infants (skin beyond the scalp): This, too, will clear. If treatment is needed, a dermatologist may prescribe a medicine that can be applied to the child’s skin. Adolescents and adults (scalp and rest of body): After infancy, seborrheic dermatitis usually does not go away without treatment. For the best results, a dermatologist will consider many factors before creating a treatment plan. Treatment may include: Dandruff shampoos Medicine to apply to the skin for short periods of time Barrier-repair cream What is DermCafé? Connect with a DermCafé Dermatologist today! We’re a Digital Dermatology Centre that aims to provide all Canadians with equitable, accessible, convenient and modern dermatology care. Simply submit your symptom info and skin photos online and connect with an online dermatologist at your convenience. Visit our How This Work page to learn more. Step 1 Submit your Symptom Info and Photos online Step 2 Book your Online Appointment Step 4 Access Your Online Results Anytime Choose your preferred Pharmacy for medication delivery Download DermCafé Info Sheets, bloodwork forms and Sick Notes, and book follow-up appointments when needed Step 3 Audio/Video Visit with Your Dermatologist OHIP/MSP-covered visits require a Referral by another Physician. Simply book a Video Visit with our Family Doctor first