Medical Information

Medical Disclaimer

Important information about our medical services and limitations. Please read carefully before using our consultation services.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

Medical Emergency Notice

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, do not use this service.Call emergency services immediately or visit the nearest emergency room.

Emergency situations include but are not limited to: severe allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, chest pain, severe burns, or any life-threatening condition.

Nature of Our Service

Telemedicine Consultations

Skin Carpet provides remote dermatological consultations through licensed healthcare providers. Our services are designed to supplement, not replace, traditional in-person medical care.

What We Can Do

  • • Evaluate photos and descriptions of skin conditions
  • • Provide preliminary diagnosis and treatment recommendations
  • • Prescribe medications when appropriate
  • • Offer follow-up consultations
  • • Provide skincare advice and education

Limitations

  • • Cannot perform physical examinations
  • • Cannot handle medical emergencies
  • • May require in-person follow-up for certain conditions
  • • Limited by photo quality and patient description
  • • Cannot provide immediate emergency care

Professional Qualifications

All consultations are provided by qualified healthcare professionals:

Dr. Dattatray Sonawane

Lead Dermatologist

  • • MBBS, DVD - Board Certified Dermatologist
  • • 30+ years of clinical experience
  • • Licensed to practice in Maharashtra, India
  • • Specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology

All our healthcare providers are licensed and maintain active medical licenses in their respective jurisdictions.

Diagnostic Limitations

Important Considerations

Photo-Based Assessment

Our diagnoses are based on photographs and patient descriptions. This has inherent limitations:

  • • Photo quality affects diagnostic accuracy
  • • Some conditions require physical examination
  • • Lighting and angle can affect appearance
  • • Cannot assess texture, temperature, or other physical properties

When In-Person Care is Needed

We may recommend in-person evaluation for:

  • • Suspicious moles or lesions requiring biopsy
  • • Complex or rare conditions
  • • Conditions not responding to initial treatment
  • • Surgical procedures or advanced treatments
  • • Pediatric dermatology concerns

Treatment Recommendations

Patient Responsibilities

Follow Instructions Carefully

Always follow treatment instructions exactly as prescribed. Do not modify dosages or discontinue medications without consulting your healthcare provider.

Monitor Your Progress

Keep track of how your condition responds to treatment. Contact us if you experience worsening symptoms or unexpected side effects.

Follow-Up Care

Attend recommended follow-up appointments and seek additional care if symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment.

No Guarantee of Results

While our healthcare providers strive to provide the best possible care, we cannot guarantee:

Treatment Outcomes

  • • Specific treatment results
  • • Complete cure of conditions
  • • Prevention of complications
  • • Timeline for improvement

Individual Responses

  • • Medication effectiveness varies
  • • Side effects may occur
  • • Allergic reactions are possible
  • • Some conditions may not respond

Medical practice involves inherent uncertainties. Our recommendations are based on professional judgment and current medical knowledge, but individual results may vary.

Second Opinion

You have the right to seek a second opinion from another healthcare provider. We encourage this when:

  • • You have concerns about the diagnosis
  • • Treatment is not providing expected results
  • • You're considering significant interventions
  • • You feel uncertain about the recommended approach

We can provide your consultation records and images to facilitate second opinions with other healthcare providers upon request.

Medical Concerns

When to Contact Us

Urgent (Same Day)

  • • Severe side effects from prescribed medications
  • • Rapid worsening of condition
  • • Signs of serious allergic reaction
  • • Unexpected severe symptoms

Non-Urgent (24-48 Hours)

  • • Questions about treatment plan
  • • Mild side effects
  • • Slow or no improvement
  • • General medical questions

Contact Information:

Email: [email protected]

Response Time: Within 24 hours for urgent matters