1. What exactly is this service?
2. Why is this an educational service and not a medical consultation?
This service provides educational guidance to comply with telemedicine laws requiring doctors to be registered in the patient’s country. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. For example:
- Formal consultation: “You have condition X, take medicine ABC.”
- This service: “Condition X is possible; typical treatments include medicine ABC. Consult your doctor.”
3. Do you offer video or telephone consultations?
4. Is this service suitable for urgent or severe skin concerns?
This service offers general insights but is not suitable for urgent, painful, worsening, or suspicious conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare provider immediately for such concerns.
5. Will I get treatment recommendations?
Yes, you receive general information on common treatments or over-the-counter remedies, but not formal treatment plans or prescriptions.
6. How much does the service cost?
Compared to private consultations ($50–$200+ globally), our educational insights are affordable:
| Region | Private Case | Public Case (Save 20%) |
|---|---|---|
| UK | £25 | @ £20 |
| USA/Canada/Australia | $30 | $25 |
| India | ₹2000 | ₹1600 |
| Other | $30 | $25 |
7. What is the difference between a Private and a Public case?
Private Case: Your case remains completely confidential. Only you and Dr. Attili can view the details and response.
Public Case (Save 20%): Your case is anonymized and shared on our website so others can learn from it. No personal details are shown, and images are optional.
Privacy First: Even in Public cases, your identity is never shared. You decide whether to include photos, and any identifying details are removed.
Why choose Public? You save 20% on fees and help build a useful library of skin health learning for others.
8. How soon will I get a response?
Responses are delivered within 4 working hours (9 AM–10 PM IST). Delays up to 24 hours may occur if Dr. Attili is unavailable. You’ll receive an email from admin@onlineskinspecialist.com.
9. I have paid but haven’t received a response — what should I do?
10. Can I ask follow-up questions?
Yes, free follow-ups are allowed within 7 days of the response. New submissions require payment.
11. Can I use this service anonymously?
Yes, only hypothetical, anonymized case descriptions are accepted. Do not include personal details or identifiable photos.
Important: This service provides general educational insights only. It does not replace medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. For personal health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare provider.
Dr. Sasi Kiran Attili is a UK-trained Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist and remains listed on the GMC Register. He is not currently licensed to practise in the UK, as he is based in India and offers advisory-only consultations. No prescriptions are provided.
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