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21st Century House Calls

Dr. Zein Obagi Opens Up Virtual Online Clinic for Skin Queries

— June 24, 2009 — Lifestyle
Dermatologists can be really expensive to see. Someone like Zein Obagi, who is based in Beverly Hills, charges an arm and a leg for his expertise. If you want to see a dermatologist who is highly skilled without spending a ton of cash or traveling far, I would’ve said good luck - but Dr. Obagi has made it easy!

The skincare professional has launched a virtual office that allows you to login and get an examination and tips - for free! You can even send in pictures of your skin that Dr. Obagi will personally view to give you advice on what exactly your skin problems are.

He can’t write you a prescription from virtually diagnosing you, but he can give you some educated ideas regarding how to clear up troubled skin free of cost.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Dermatology - The trend of virtual dermatology through online clinics like Dr. Zein Obagi's provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in telemedicine and remote healthcare services.
2. Remote Skin Monitoring - The trend towards remote skin monitoring and consultations through virtual dermatology creates opportunities for innovations in smart device technology and personal health monitoring apps.
3. Free Virtual Clinics - The trend of free virtual clinics, as seen in Dr. Zein Obagi's online clinic, can disrupt the traditional healthcare industry and create opportunities for low-cost and accessible healthcare services.
Industry Implications
1. Telemedicine - The telemedicine industry can leverage the trend of virtual dermatology to expand its services and create new remote healthcare solutions for patients.
2. Smart Device Technology - The smart device technology industry can take advantage of the trend towards remote skin monitoring to develop new healthcare wearables and expand personal health monitoring capabilities.
3. Healthcare Services - The healthcare services industry can explore the trend of free virtual clinics to create low-cost and accessible healthcare solutions for patients who have limited access to traditional healthcare services.
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