# Anonymous Dermatology Apps First Derm Offers Professional Medical Advice On Demand By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-09-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dermatology-app References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/first-derm-anonymous-dermatologist/id564481892?mt=8) First Derm is a [pocket dermatology app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidentree-app) that is focused on both health and convenience. The mobile platform offers skincare guides and advice from certified medical professionals in real time. The app is not only helpful when seeking a diagnosis for a skin condition but also lets users find their closest dermatology clinic in the case of an emergency. Offering 24-hour support, First Derm is ideal for those who lead a busy lifestyle or those who don't have health insurance. When dealing with a skin condition, costly appointments and treatments can cause many to ignore a problem. First Derm offers on-demand medical advice on an intuitive interface. Moreover, the dermatology app is 100% anonymous, ensuring that one's symptoms and skin-related concerns are kept confidential -- much like they would be if shared with a dermatologist at a local clinic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **On-demand Dermatology Apps:** There is an opportunity for more on-demand dermatology apps that offer professional medical advice and anonymity. - **Telemedicine:** Telemedicine is a growing trend that is disrupting the healthcare industry and creating opportunities for digital health services like First Derm. - **Virtual Healthcare Consultations:** The trend towards virtual healthcare consultations is creating opportunities for dermatology apps like First Derm that offer convenience, accessibility, and anonymity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthtech:** First Derm is an example of a growing healthtech industry that is leveraging technology to disrupt traditional healthcare models and increase accessibility. - **Mobile Health Apps:** There is an opportunity for more mobile health apps like First Derm that provide on-demand medical advice and services through mobile devices. - **Telemedicine Services:** The telemedicine industry is expanding and creating opportunities for digital health services like First Derm that provide remote consultations and medical advice. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Dermatology Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirty-madison.md) - [Skincare-Focused Digital Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-service.md) - [AI Skincare Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-ai.md) - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor.md) - [Digitized Skincare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-surveyor.md) - [In-Depth Dermatologist Web Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derm-detective-demystifying-dermatology.md) - [AI Skincare Consultant Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-chat.md) - [Dermatology-Backed Skincare Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-digital-coach.md) - [Affordable Dermatologist Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-skincare.md)