Online Dermatologist
Deep, Personal Care:Thirty to sixty minutes with your dermatologist. Time to be seen, heard, and understood. Care when you need it.
Welcome to Sama Dermatology
Back to School
Savings
Expert care for the whole family, in time for the school year, through September 30.
30-minute visits: $125 ($75 off)
60-minute visits: $250 ($100 off)
HSA and FSA accepted.
Sama Dermatology is a telehealth-first dermatology practice serving patients across Illinois. Led by board-certified dermatologist Sacharitha Bowers, MD, FAAD, we provide personalized, unhurried virtual care for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, rashes, and other skin concerns. Rooted in the meaning of “Sama” — balance — our approach combines evidence-based medical expertise with compassionate, comprehensive guidance.
Note, as a direct-pay practice, we do not participate with insurance, allowing for longer visits, clearer communication, and care centered entirely on you. When in-person evaluation is needed, we provide thoughtful referral support.
Medical Dermatology
Expert care for common acute and chronic skin conditions.
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Dry Skin
Contact Dermatitis & Rashes
Fungal Infections
Common Skin Lesions
Pediatric Dermatology Conditions
- Skin Aging & Sun Damage
Acne Treatment
Personalized, evidence-based acne treatment plans for teens and adults — without the long wait for an in-office visit.
Teen Acne
Adult Acne
Hormonal Acne
Cystic Acne
Acne Scarring
Prescription Acne Treatment
Pigment & Skin Tone Concerns
Targeted treatment for uneven skin tone and discoloration using safe, physician-guided therapies.
Melasma
Hyperpigmentation
Dark Spots
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Uneven Skin Tone
Sun Damage & Discoloration
Hair Loss Treatment
Medical evaluation and treatment for hair thinning and shedding, tailored to your underlying cause and goals.
Female Hair Loss
Male Pattern Hair Loss
Postpartum Hair Loss
Telogen Effluvium
Medical Hair Regrowth Options
Scalp Health Evaluation
Expert skin care, wherever you are, when you need it.
When skin care can't wait, neither should you.
Skin concerns rarely arrive at a convenient time. A new rash flares the week of a deadline. A spot you’ve been watching changes just as life gets busy. A chronic condition needs fresh eyes — but the next available appointment is eight months away, across town, in the middle of a workday.
Teledermatology was built for these moments. From your home, your office, or anywhere in Illinois, you connect directly with a board-certified dermatologist — no traffic, no waiting rooms, no time off work. Just expert care, on your schedule.
What sets Sama apart is what happens inside the visit. Appointments are 30 or 60 minutes — long enough to ask the questions you’ve been holding and leave with a clear, personalized plan. You see the same physician every time. Never rushed, never handed off. Thoughtful dermatology, designed around the life you’re already living.
I started Sama to practice dermatology the way I always believed it should be practiced—balanced in approach, grounded in evidence, and individualized to each person. Skin health deserves time, presence, and a whole-person perspective.”
— Sacharitha Bowers, MD, FAAD
Insights From
Dr. Bowers’ Patients
Your skin has been waiting long enough.
