Teledermatology
A specialist dermatologist, wherever you are.
Teledermatology brings Dr Claudia Moloabi's specialist care to you by secure video — whether you live hours from the nearest dermatologist, can't take a morning off work, or simply want your follow-up without the travel. Same specialist. Same standard of care. No waiting room.
Why teledermatology
Specialist care shouldn't depend on your postcode.
South Africa has far fewer dermatologists than it needs, and most practise in major centres. For patients in rural communities and smaller towns, seeing a specialist can mean months of waiting and hundreds of kilometres of travel — so treatable conditions go untreated, and worrying ones go unchecked.
Dermatology happens to be one of the specialities best suited to virtual care: skin is visible. A well-conducted video consultation, supported by good photographs, allows a specialist to assess many conditions, prescribe treatment and monitor progress remotely.
At Omnia Dermatology, teledermatology is not a lesser service — it follows the same method as an in-practice visit: thorough history, careful visual assessment, clear diagnosis and explanation, and a personalised plan. And where a condition genuinely needs in-person examination, you will be told so honestly and helped to arrange it.
Teledermatology works well for
- Acne assessment, treatment and reviews
- Eczema and psoriasis flares and follow-ups
- Rosacea and facial rashes
- Hair loss consultations and reviews
- Pigmentation concerns (with quality photographs)
- Prescription reviews and ongoing management
- Triage of a worrying spot — how urgently should it be seen?
Who it serves
Built for patients the system forgets.
Teledermatology is one of the practice's proudest offerings — because access is part of good medicine.
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Patients far from specialists
Rural and small-town patients get specialist assessment without the day of travel — and earlier, while conditions are more treatable.
02
Busy professionals & parents
A consultation from your office or home, scheduled into real life rather than around it.
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Existing patients
Follow-ups, flare assessments and prescription reviews — continuity of care without repeating the commute.
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International patients
Specialist dermatology opinions across borders, wherever you are in the world.
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Patients with other illness
Flu, a cold, or simply not up to going out — your dermatology appointment doesn't have to wait.
How it works
From booking to better skin, without leaving home.
The process is deliberately simple — all you need is a phone with a camera and a connection.
Book your video slot
Request a teledermatology appointment and receive your secure consultation link.
Prepare your photos
You'll receive simple guidance for photographing your concern — good light, steady focus, a few angles.
Consult with Dr Moloabi
A full specialist consultation by video: your history, your photos, your questions — unhurried.
Receive your plan
Diagnosis, prescriptions and a written plan — with an in-practice visit arranged only if genuinely needed.
Follow up from anywhere
Progress reviews by video keep treatment on track without disrupting your life.
Teledermatology questions
Virtual care, answered.
Have a question that isn't covered here? Ask the practice directly.
Is a video consultation as good as visiting the practice?
For many conditions, yes — dermatology is highly visual, and a structured video consultation with quality photographs allows accurate assessment and treatment. For concerns that need physical examination or dermoscopy — such as mole checks — an in-practice visit is required, and you will always be told honestly which applies.
What do I need for a teledermatology appointment?
A smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera; a stable internet connection; and a quiet, well-lit spot. You will receive guidance on photographing your skin concern before the appointment — good photographs make a real difference.
Can I get a prescription through a video consultation?
Yes. Where treatment is indicated, prescriptions are issued following your consultation just as they would be after an in-practice visit, and follow-up reviews ensure the treatment is working as intended.
Is my consultation private and secure?
Yes. Consultations take place over a secure video platform, and your medical information is handled with the same confidentiality as any in-practice consultation.
What if Dr Moloabi feels I need to be seen in person?
Then you will be told exactly that, and why. Teledermatology at Omnia is practised with clear boundaries: it is used where it serves you well, and never where it would compromise your care. Your video consultation then becomes the first step in a properly planned in-person visit.