Dermatology Service

This service is suitable for you if:

• You can provide 2 clear, up-to-date photographs of your skin condition.

This service is not suitable for you if:

• You are booking on behalf of another adult (that is a person other than the named person on this account)
• You are booking on behalf of a child with a non-blanching rash and a high fever over 38 degrees celsius. A non-blanching rash is a rash which does not disappear with pressure, especially using the 'glass test'.
• You are seeking a prescription for oral retinoids from us. We are not able to provide a prescription for oral retinoids, however we can issue you with a referral for a consultant dermatologist to request this treatment if medically appropriate. 
• You are seeking a prescription for oral tretinoin 0.05%. Products containing tretinoin 0.05% are unlicensed in Ireland and are not available through this service. 
• You cannot provide 2 clear, up-to-date photographs of your skin condition.

Speak with one of our Irish-registered GPs with a special interest in dermatology from the comfort of your own home with our online GP dermatology consultations. Simply fill in your details and choose a time that suits you.

STEP 1

Online Questionnaire

Complete a simple, secure online questionnaire to allow us to provide the best possible care. You must include 2 high quality photos of your skin condition. The consultation will not be able to proceed without these photographs. 

STEP 2

Pick Your Time

Choose from a range of appointment times, including evenings and weekends. If our doctor requires further clinical information to help safely assess your request, they will send you a message via your secure patient account.

STEP 3

Speak With a Doctor

Receive tailored dermatology advice, a prescription or a referral for a hospital consultant or tests.

Patients can avail of appointments 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends.

Appointments are available during the following times:

• Monday – Friday: 8 am – 10 pm
• Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

Our experienced GP will discuss your dermatology concerns and symptoms. As it is a video consultation, the GP will have the benefit of seeing you, enabling them to make important clinical observations.

A management plan will be provided, which may include a prescription for medication or a referral for further assessment/ investigations.

A copy of the doctor’s notes and advice will be sent to you via your secure patient account for your records.

We can treat some of the most common dermatological conditions. These include:

• Acne
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Urticaria (Hives)
• Infective skin conditions, like Cold Sores and Impetigo
• Undiagnosed rashes

There may be conditions when it is not safe for us to manage your condition via an online GP video consultation. If this is the case, our doctors will explain the reason for this and discuss your options with you. This might include referral to a consultant specialist.

Our doctors can treat you or a child in your care.

If you are booking a GP dermatology video consultation for a child, both you and the child MUST be physically present during the video consultation. The video consultation will not be able to proceed if both parties are not present and visible.

You cannot book a GP dermatology video consultation for another adult, they must have their own confidential account. They can register for a Webdoctor.ie account Webdoctor.ie account here.

Our service regards an adult as anyone who is 17 years or older.

Our doctors can only treat patients who are physically located in the Republic of Ireland at the time of the consultation.