# Virtual Skincare Consultations PocketDerm's Online Skin Consultations Solve Skincare Woes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-consultation References: [pocketderm](http://www.pocketderm.com/) & [pocketderm](https://www.pocketderm.com/faq) Rather than seek out a specialist for a [skin consultation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-digital-coach), PocketDerm makes it so that you don't even have to leave home in order to get professional advice. For those that suffer from [perpetual acne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dayprimerx), or even the occasional pimple, PocketDerm has solutions to whip your skin back into shape. It works like this: you check out the PocketDerm website and get a [consultation online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-chat) by filling out a questionnaire and providing a photo showing off the problem in need of fixing. Through PocketDerm, a dermatologist is then able to suggest a prescription that will make your skincare troubles vanish. In order to make it happen, the last step is to pick up your prescription from a doctor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Virtual Skincare Consultations:** Virtual skincare consultations offer a convenient and accessible way for individuals to receive professional advice and treatment for their skincare concerns without leaving home. - **Online Dermatologist Consultations:** Online dermatologist consultations provide a streamlined process for individuals to receive personalized skincare recommendations and prescriptions to effectively address their specific skincare needs. - **Telemedicine for Skincare:** Telemedicine for skincare enables remote access to dermatologists, empowering individuals to receive timely and expert guidance for their skincare concerns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telehealth:** Telehealth platforms and services can incorporate virtual skincare consultations to extend their offerings and cater to individuals seeking remote access to dermatological advice and treatment. - **Pharmaceutical:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore partnerships with virtual skincare consultation platforms to provide convenient prescription fulfillment services and expand their reach in the skincare market. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms specialized in skincare can integrate virtual skincare consultation services to enhance customer experience and offer personalized recommendations for skincare products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Skincare Consultations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinceuticals-1.md) - [Skincare-Focused Digital Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-service.md) - [Digital Dermatology Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirty-madison.md) - [Digitized Skincare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-surveyor.md) - [AI Skincare Advisors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haut-ai-skin-chat.md) - [AI-Powered Retailer Skincare Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boots-online-doctor-smartskin-checker.md) - [Custom Prescription Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-rx-treatment.md) - [Referral-Only Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-reality.md) - [Acne Emergency Hotlines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dispatch-sms-hotline.md)