GP Dermatology Consultation

This service is not suitable for you if:

• 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 cannot provide 2 clear, up-to-date photographs of your skin condition.
• You are requesting a medication that can only be prescribed by a consultant dermatologist. If this is the case, we can issue you with a referral to request this treatment if medically appropriate. If you are unsure if the medication you’re requesting can be prescribed by a GP, please feel free to email info@webdoctor.ie

Appointments are available during the following times:
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

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

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 medical account. You can register for a Webdoctor.ie account here.

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

These lesions are noncancerous (benign) and they are not contagious. While they do not require treatment, many people choose to have them removed as they can become irritated by clothing.

Seborrheic keratosis lesions form gradually and usually take on a round or oval shape. They appear as a flat growth or slightly raised bump, varying in size. Typically, these lesions form on the face, chest, shoulder or back.

Through this online service, our GPs can diagnose seborrheic keratosis, and we can provide specialist referrals for removal where clinically appropriate.

Actinic keratoses is sometimes referred to as “solar keratoses”, and as the name suggests, it describes a skin condition caused by sun damage. Actinic keratoses are patches of dry, scaly skin that can feel rough in texture. 

Actinic keratoses can be the same colour as your skin or can range from pink to red or brown. They form on areas of the body that are often exposed to sunlight e.g. the face, hands, arms, ears, scalp, and legs.

While these patches are usually not harmful, there is a small chance that they can develop into skin cancer. If you notice new patches forming, you should see your GP. You should also see your GP if your actinic keratoses patches:

• Begin to change colour or shape
• Feel tender
• Start to bleed
• Develop into a lump

Through our online service, we can diagnose actinic keratoses and provide prescriptions for treatment and specialist referrals where clinically appropriate.

While seborrheic eczema can be irritating, it is not contagious and it does not cause permanent hair loss.

Seborrheic eczema can go away without treatment but sometimes, you may need to use medicated shampoo or other long-term medications to clear up symptoms and prevent flare-ups.

Through this online service, our GPs can diagnose seborrheic eczema, and we can provide prescriptions for treatment where clinically appropriate.

Vitiligo can affect any part of the body, the hair, and even the inside of the mouth. Over time, these patches tend to get larger.

Vitiligo affects people of all skin types but is more noticeable in people with brown or black skin. While the condition is not contagious or harmful, it can cause distress.

Treatment may restore colour to the affected skin but will not prevent the continued loss of skin colour or recurrence.

Through this online service, we can diagnose vitiligo and provide a prescription or referral for treatment where clinically appropriate.

Hair grows from tiny pockets in the skin, known as hair follicles, and folliculitis can often look like small pimples around these follicles. However, the infection can spread and crusty sores can develop on the skin.

Mild folliculitis can heal without treatment but more serious and recurring instances may need prescription medication to ease symptoms and clear the infection. Without treatment, more severe infections can cause scarring of the skin and/or permanent hair loss.

Through this service, we can diagnose folliculitis and provide a prescription for folliculitis treatment where clinically appropriate.