If you've got a pressing skin issue, you don't have to wait for an in-person appointment. With telehealth, you don't even have to leave your home.

All you need is your phone, computer or tablet to send pictures of your skin concern directly to a dermatologist. It's called an E-Visit, and it's a fast and easy way to get treatment.

"The E-Visit is a really simple way for patients to contact a dermatologist directly, even if they haven't been seen by us before," says dermatologist Jennifer Adams, MD. Dr. Adams is the Nebraska Medicine director of teledermatology. 

How the E-Visit works:

• Log in to the One Chart | Patient Portal or the Nebraska Medicine app
• Select E-Visit from "Your Menu"
• Select "Skin Concerns"
• Complete the series of questions to help the dermatologist evaluate your concern
• Take pictures of your skin concern in a well-lit area
• Attach the pictures and submit the E-Visit

"Your pictures and comments go to a dermatologist, who reviews your concern within three business days," says Dr. Adams. "Typically it's even faster. Then we get back to you with advice through your One Chart | Patient account. If we order any medications, those will be sent to your preferred pharmacy listed."

Skin concerns that work well for E-Visits include:

• Rashes
• Poison ivy
• Acne
• Lesions

An E-Visit is billed according to how long the dermatologist spends addressing the concern. In general, an E-Visit costs less than an in-person visit.

"Teledermatology is very useful for patients who are unable to get access to care or who have issues with transportation," says Dr. Adams. "It's also great for people with immediate concerns, when the next available in-person appointment may be farther out. If it's something we can treat electronically, that gets them relief faster."

You can also connect with your dermatologist with a pre-scheduled video visit. Video visits allow a real-time video conversation between you and your dermatologist from the comfort of your home. Give us a call at 800.922.0000 and we'll get you set up. Follow these video visit instructions when your appointment is about to begin. 

"Video visits have been key for managing more complex conditions where patients live far away or have difficulty getting here," says Dr. Adams.