First Derm Dermatology Online Android App Review

| December 25, 2014 | 0 Comments

First Derm: Dermatology Online for Android is essentially an ‘ask the dermatologists’ app. It brings access to a board certified dermatologist right to your Android smartphone. Having such a utility also frees you from having to walk-into a dermatologist clinic to seek first opinion on some skin condition that is bothering you. First Derm app can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store.

Features

First Derm: Dermatology Online Android App is designed to be a quick, informative and easy to use application. When you fire up the app for the first time, you’ll see the first of five information screens that’ll walk you through the processes/steps of using the app and let you know that a dermatologist will reply with an opinion on your specific concern within a day. Other info available in the main menu includes info about their doctors, a map that shows where your local dermatologists, pediatricians, or drug stores are located, a detailed FAQ, and instructions on using the app. Also featuring is a very useful “Skin Guide” that gives info on a wide range of skin-related topics, broken down into nine main groups. This includes everything from psoriasis to skin cancer to STDs.

First Derm Dermatology Online Android App

As you would expect, in medical issues, patient privacy is critical. While HIPAA regulations are pretty strict about how personal info is used/protected, the app goes in the opposite direction by letting you use their services anonymously. You don’t need to provide any login info to use the app. Also, the app claims that they encrypt all the provided info and are stored in secure servers (outside US?). The app design is clean. It is easy to use the app. Even though download the app is free of cost, the e-consultations come with a fee. First Derm app is also stable and responsive.

Conclusion

First Derm: Dermatology Online app for Android succeeds in bringing qualified medical advice, as discreetly as possible, to anyone who might need it. While it is free to download the app, it costs about $40 to submit a case. The app is well designed and easy to use for most parts. The app has an inbuilt map that displays the location of your local dermatologists and drug stores. The FAQ should clarify most people’s doubts regarding using the app. The ‘skin guide’ provides info on a wide array of skin related topics. Overall, a useful app to have if you or any of your family members suffer from skin related issues. Check it out.

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