{"id":55768,"date":"2021-01-27T16:57:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T15:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/online-dermatologist\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T09:48:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:48:58","slug":"online-dermatologist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/en\/online-dermatologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Online dermatologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Online dermatologist in Spain (Madrid)<\/h1>\n<p>For patients in Spain and abroad<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_3_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_3_5_widescreen et_flex_column_3_5_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_group_0 et_pb_group et_pb_module et_flex_group et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Specialist assessment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases, wherever you are<\/h2>\n<p>Online consultations allow me to see patients with psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases who need a specialist assessment without having to travel to Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>This consultation format can be particularly useful for follow-up appointments, treatment reviews, <a href=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/en\/dermatology-second-opinion-consultation\/\">second opinions<\/a> and initial assessment of cases involving patients who live outside Madrid, elsewhere in Spain or abroad.<\/p>\n<p>My aim is to provide rigorous, clear and personalised care remotely whenever the nature of the case allows for an appropriate online assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is an online dermatology consultation?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>An online consultation is a form of medical care provided by video call that allows certain dermatological problems to be assessed without the patient having to attend the clinic in person at the initial stage.<\/p>\n<p>It is not intended to replace an in-person consultation in every case. There are situations in which it is important to examine the skin directly, use additional diagnostic tests or carry out a more comprehensive face-to-face assessment. In many other circumstances, however, an online consultation can be a valuable way to assess the case, review progress, adjust treatment and answer questions conveniently and efficiently.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">When can an online consultation be particularly useful?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>An online consultation may be particularly useful in situations such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>patients living outside Madrid or in other parts of Spain;<\/li>\n<li>international patients;<\/li>\n<li>people who find it difficult to travel;<\/li>\n<li>patients seeking a specialist second opinion;<\/li>\n<li>follow-up of treatments that have already been prescribed;<\/li>\n<li>assessment of flare-ups or changes in the course of the disease;<\/li>\n<li>questions about how to use or adjust treatment;<\/li>\n<li>assessment of whether an in-person consultation is advisable or whether the case can initially be managed remotely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It may also be a useful option for patients who, because of work schedules, travel arrangements or personal circumstances, need a more flexible way of accessing specialist medical care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What can be assessed during an online consultation?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>An online consultation can be particularly helpful in guiding the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, atopic dermatitis and other inflammatory skin diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Using the clinical information provided, photographs, previous medical reports and our discussion during the video consultation, I can carry out an initial assessment and help define the most appropriate next steps.<\/p>\n<p>For many patients, this format is particularly useful for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>answering questions conveniently and efficiently;<\/li>\n<li>reviewing the progression of the disease;<\/li>\n<li>assessing how treatment is being used;<\/li>\n<li>adjusting treatment according to the clinical response;<\/li>\n<li>and deciding whether online follow-up is sufficient or whether an in-person consultation would be advisable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_2_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_2_5_widescreen et_flex_column_2_5_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-gonzalez-cantero-oct-21-3.jpg\" width=\"598\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-gonzalez-cantero-oct-21-3.jpg 598w, https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dr-gonzalez-cantero-oct-21-3-480x339.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 598px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-53940\" alt=\"Dermatologist specialising in psoriasis in Madrid\" title=\"Dermatologist specialising in psoriasis in Madrid\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Dr \u00c1lvaro Gonz\u00e1lez Cantero<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Medical registration number: 454505859<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"et_pb_social_media_follow_0 et_pb_social_media_follow clearfix et_pb_bg_layout_light 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et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/consulta-presencial\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mapa-icono-01.svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mapa-icono-01.svg 0w\" class=\"wp-image-55365\" title=\"Direcci\u00f3n\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a 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#ffffff;\">Contact<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/dermatologist-expert-psoriasis\/\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/globo-terraqueo-blanco.svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/globo-terraqueo-blanco.svg 0w\" class=\"wp-image-55377\" title=\"Direcci\u00f3n\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">International patients<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_bottom_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_3_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_3_5_widescreen et_flex_column_3_5_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What an online consultation cannot replace<\/h2>\n<p>It is important to understand that an online consultation cannot always replace an in-person appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Remotely, I cannot see or palpate the skin in the same way as during a physical examination, nor can I use certain diagnostic tools or complementary investigations that may be important for a complete assessment.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, whenever I consider that a case requires direct examination, additional tests or a more in-depth assessment, I will clearly recommend an in-person consultation.<\/p>\n<p>The priority is not to favour one consultation format over another, but to provide the most appropriate assessment for each individual situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_2_5_tabletWide et_flex_column_2_5_widescreen et_flex_column_2_5_ultraWide medicus_vertical_align\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dermatologo-online-001.jpg\" alt=\"Online dermatologist in Spain (Madrid) for patients in Spain and abroad\" title=\"Online dermatologist in Spain (Madrid) for patients in Spain and abroad\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dermatologo-online-001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drgonzalezcantero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dermatologo-online-001-480x300.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-55617\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_gutters3 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_3 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Online consultations for treatment follow-up<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>Once the condition has been diagnosed, the case assessed and treatment prescribed, many follow-up appointments can be carried out remotely.<\/p>\n<p>This can be particularly useful for assessing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>how the treatment is being used;<\/li>\n<li>whether the response is adequate;<\/li>\n<li>whether the treatment plan needs to be adjusted;<\/li>\n<li>whether there are any side effects or practical concerns;<\/li>\n<li>and how the condition is progressing between in-person reviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Online consultations may also be useful for reviewing topical treatments, home phototherapy, monitoring systemic therapies or managing flare-ups in patients who are already under my care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_4 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Online consultations for patients outside Madrid<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>If you live far from Madrid or in another country, an online consultation can be a useful starting point for understanding how your condition should be approached and what the next steps may be.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, it allows a specialist assessment to begin without the need to travel during the initial stage. In others, it makes it possible to combine online and in-person follow-up so that you only need to attend the clinic when this is genuinely necessary. <\/p>\n<p>It can also be useful if you are temporarily away from home, travel frequently or do not want logistical circumstances to interrupt the follow-up of your condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_bottom_divider\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p>Online consultations allow me to see patients with psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases who need a specialist assessment without having to travel to 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through a platform that meets the applicable legal requirements for privacy and data protection.<\/p>\n<p>My aim is for the process to be not only convenient, but also secure and well organised, allowing each patient to focus on what matters most: receiving a rigorous and useful assessment of their individual case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_toggle_6 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">A more accessible way to maintain specialist care<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>The online consultation is carried out through a platform that meets the applicable legal requirements for privacy and data protection.<\/p>\n<p>My aim is for the process to be not only convenient, but also secure and well organised, allowing each patient to focus on what matters most: receiving a rigorous and useful assessment of their individual case.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div 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