Dermago is coming to Great Britain

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Dermago is coming to Great Britain
A fast-growing Quebec dermatology services provider crosses the pond

Quebec City, February 24th , 2022 – The Dermago virtual dermatology platform, a Canadian-based pioneer in asynchronous telemedicine* is partnering with Dr. Magnus Lynch, a leading London dermatologist, to offer teleconsultations to patients throughout Great Britain. The move represents a first major step in the British market for this young, fast-growing Quebec company.

“There is strong demand for dermatology services in the UK due in part to a limited number of dermatologists, especially outside major urban centres,” said Dr. Marc- André Doré, co-founder of Dermago and a professional dermatologist by training. “Our innovative technology and the new partnership between dermago and Dr. Lynch will provide broader access to user-friendly virtual consultations to a greater number of people and thus make life easier for both patients and specialists.”

“Skin conditions are extremely common, often having a major impact on patients’ physical and psychological health, yet many patients find it hard to get an appointment with a dermatologist due to long waiting lists and the relatively high cost of traditional private dermatology consultations. Asynchronous telemedicine has the potential to provide convenient and affordable treatment for straightforward skin complaints. This approach has been pioneered by Dermago in Canada and I look forward to working together with Dr Doré and the team to develop this technology in the UK.” said Dr. Magnus Lynch, Consultant Dermatologist.

Dermago.co.uk : Dr Magnus Lynch, Consultant Dermatologist

Nearly 20,000 Canadian patients have used Dermago’s platform to see a dermatologist since the company was founded, nearly half of them in the past year alone. The company’s growth prospects in the British market, which is almost twice the size as Canada’s, are thus highly promising.

According to the British Medical Association, there are now over six million people waiting for National Health Service (NHS) care. Demand for treatment outstripped capacity even before COVID-19, so it is no surprise that backlogs and longer waiting times for patients have increased. In a study conducted by NHS England last year, Dermatology was one of the services that was being heavily affected.

It will be the first time that this targeted asynchronous telemedicine technology will be implemented on British territory. The platform on which Dermago is based can be adapted for use in any jurisdiction or territory. The company expects to enter other promising international markets in the near future.

AN INCREASING FOCUS ON THE SECURITY OF PATIENT DATA
The Dermago solution is now powered by Oro Health, a technology which facilitates communications between patients and dermatologists that are as secure as if they took place in person in a doctor’s office, and which is compliant with the strictest Canadian (PIPEDA), European (GDPR) and American (HIPAA) medical information standards.

The Oro Health team, which is constantly advancing new technologies, is expected to soon unveil new artificial intelligence based features that will help general practitioners make more accurate preliminary diagnoses.

ABOUT DERMAGO
Founded in Quebec in 2017, Dermago is the first 100% virtual clinic that offers patients fast, direct and safe access to a dermatologist for the treatment of minor skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, loss of hair and psoriasis. The Company is the brainchild of Dr. Marc-André Doré and Dr. Émilie Bourgeault, two dermatologists who seek to improve access to care for Canadian patients. The service, which is backed by a team of seven recognized dermatologists, is available in all Canadian provinces, except Saskatchewan, and in Great Britain.

*Asynchronous telemedicine, unlike conventional telemedicine, does not require appointments to be made between the patient and the doctor. The exchanges are rather continuous and flexible via instant messaging, at the convenience of both parties. This greatly facilitates time management for all who are involved in the process.