Tele-dermatology for chronic skin conditions
Northwind is a tele-dermatology start-up changing how chronic skin conditions Psoriasis and Atopic Eczema are treated. We connect 31 million American patients to specialists in under 12 hours, and provide a tailor-made treatment plan with our proprietary line of clinically tested vegan OTC and Rx products. Patients register and go through our digital questionnaire, uploading pictures of their affected skin. In under 12 hours the patient receives their own specialised dermatologist who then decides the correct treatment plan required - with monthly checkpoints where the plan is adjusted based on patient feedback and results. Today, thousands of users rely on, and love Northwinds proprietary Swedish formulas. The company is led by a patient suffering from 20 years of severe Psoriasis.
Former Founders
Johannes Vermandois
Founder & CEO of Northwind, contemporary arts lover, avid D&D player and athlete.
Company Launches
Today we’re launching Northwind, the Teledermatology service for Psoriasis and Eczema in the US.
At Northwind we combine technology at scale with highly efficient therapeutic treatments to give 31 million Americans better specialized skincare faster, at a fraction of the cost they’re used to.
Northwind provides custom treatments and on-going support from board certified dermatologists, with efficacy and affordability that doesn’t exist among legacy over-the-counter brands. The number one issue facing 31 million American patients today is slow access to quality treatment and spending hundreds of dollars on copayments.
It takes an average of 4 months to see a licensed dermatologist and get help - Northwind cuts time to receiving a treatment plan to under 12 hours, while reducing monthly out-of-pocket costs for patients with 5X.
Here’s how it works
- 1. Patients register and go through our skin test, uploading pictures of their affected skin
- 2. In under 12 hours the patient receives a recommended medical treatment from our Board Certified dermatologist providers
- 3. Monthly checkpoints where patient uploads progress pictures and treatment is adjusted based on feedback and results.
Northwind’s Core Treatments
- Formulas developed with 16.000 patients
- 24 hour skin barrier technology
- Calms inflammation, relieves irritation and itchiness
- Lightning quick absorption
- Dermatologically tested
- Ingredients supported by clinical studies
- Vegan formulas with 92% self-reported efficiency
- Designed in Sweden, Manufactured in America
With our service we empower patients to live a life free of the burden of their disease that causes pain, stigma, loss-of-work, and self-doubt. Our product line is unique in it’s patient-focused approach, the natural, clinically tested ingredients and it’s high efficiency.
I started Northwind after 20 years of suffering from severe Psoriasis, to serve patients like myself with empathy, efficiency and speed - inspired by the struggle of my own lifelong journey as a patient, determined to offer patients a better alternative.
15.000 patients have signed up for our launch as we go live in 47 American states, and we welcome anyone with a chronic skin condition to take our skin test and get your Northwind treatments today!
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