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Online Dermatology vs. In-Person Visit Costs
Online/Teledermatology
- Typical range: $50–$150 per consultation
- Curology – starts around $30/month (subscription-based, includes provider consultations)
- Apostrophe – around $20 for initial consultation, then prescription costs
- Teladoc – approximately $75–$95 per visit
- MDLive – around $75 per dermatology visit
- DermTech or First Derm – some offer per-photo assessments starting around $40
In-Person Dermatologist
- Typical range: $150–$300+ per visit without insurance
- With insurance, you'll usually pay a specialist copay of $40–$80
- Procedures (biopsies, etc.) add significant cost
Key Takeaways
| Online | In-Person | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (uninsured) | $40–$150 | $150–$300+ |
| Wait time | Hours to days | Weeks to months |
| Best for | Acne, rashes, prescriptions | Moles, complex conditions, procedures |
Bottom Line
Online dermatology can save you 50–70% for straightforward skin concerns. For anything requiring physical examination, a biopsy, or complex diagnosis, in-person is worth the cost.