Dermatology · Psoriasis
Psoriasis: review your treatment with a dermatologist in Cuba.
We gather photos of your skin, your reports and the treatments you have used into one clear file, translate it into Spanish and send it to a dermatologist in Cuba. We explain the doctor’s opinion in plain language and, if you decide to go ahead, plan treatment and travel with you.
- Preliminary review fee shown during the application
- Specialist opinion · Target: about 4 business days
- Support in English, Spanish, German and Turkish
Who it is for
When can we help?
Flare-ups keep coming back
Your skin clears and then flares again, and you want better control of the condition.
Your treatment is not enough
You use creams, light therapy or tablets but are not happy with the result.
You are looking into Coriodermina
You want to know whether this product could suit you.
You are helping a loved one
You can apply on their behalf. Every update comes to you.
What the doctor checks
What does the doctor check first in psoriasis?
Psoriasis is not only a skin problem; it can also affect the joints and general health. Before discussing options, the doctor looks for these points in your file.
- 01
Extent and severity
How much of the body is affected; itching, cracking and bleeding; and how it affects your sleep and daily life. Photos show this best.
- 02
Areas affected
Scalp, nails, palms and soles, skin folds or the genital area. Each area may need a different approach.
- 03
Joint symptoms
Joint pain, swelling and morning stiffness. These can point to psoriatic arthritis, which may need different treatment.
- 04
Treatment so far
Creams, light therapy, tablets such as methotrexate or acitretin and biologic drugs; how long you used them, the results and any side effects.
Documents
Which documents do you need?
Tick what you already have. A missing document does not stop your application; our team will tell you what is still needed.
Your reports can be in any language; we translate them for the doctor. Clear photos and PDF files are both fine.
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Process
From application to the doctor’s opinion in four steps
About 10 minutes
Application and payment
You fill in the form, upload your reports and pay the preliminary review fee.
After payment
Check and translation
We check your documents, translate them into Spanish and prepare one clear file for the doctor.
Target: about 4 business days
Specialist opinion
A dermatologist in Cuba reviews your file and may ask for more documents. We keep you updated at every step.
The decision is yours
Decision and planning
We explain the doctor’s opinion. If you want to go ahead, we plan the hospital stay, travel and accommodation with you.
Timings vary with each file and its documents. You can follow every stage in the patient portal.
Psoriasis in Cuba
What can you expect from the review in Cuba?
Dermatologists in Cuba review your file in line with the internationally accepted step-by-step approach to psoriasis: creams, light therapy, tablets and biologic drugs. The doctor looks at which step fits your situation and whether your joints are affected.
Coriodermina, developed in Cuba by Dr Carlos Miyares Cao, is a gel made from human placenta that is applied to the patches. It is licensed in Cuba for psoriasis, while the international published evidence for it is limited. The doctor reviewing your file assesses whether it is relevant for you.
Written medical opinion
The doctor’s assessment and suggested next step, explained to you in English.
Clear cost information
If treatment is suggested, you receive hospital and treatment costs in writing.
Decide in your own time
Once you have heard the opinion, you decide whether to travel.
FAQ
Questions families often ask
Coriodermina is sold online. Is it genuine?
According to CECMED, the Cuban medicines regulator, the only licensed form is Coriodermina gel in a 250 g jar. It is dispensed only in Cuba, at the clinic of the Centre of Placental Histotherapy. CECMED has warned that tablets, soaps, shampoos and lotions sold online under this name are counterfeit. Please ask us before you pay for anything.
Can psoriasis be cured completely?
Psoriasis is a long-term condition; the aim of treatment is to keep it under control and reduce flare-ups. The doctor assesses which treatment suits you by looking at how widespread it is and what you have tried so far.
How much is the preliminary review fee and what does it cover?
The current fee is shown during the application. It covers checking your documents, translating them into Spanish, the review of your file by a specialist in Cuba and explaining the opinion to you. For card payments, the processing fee is shown separately on the payment screen.
Is the fee refunded if the doctor finds treatment unsuitable?
Not once your file has been sent to the doctor. The preliminary review fee pays for the specialist's review of your file, not for acceptance for treatment, so it is not refunded whether the doctor's opinion is positive or negative. If you withdraw after paying but before your file is sent to the doctor, the fee is refunded. If the doctor asks for more documents during the review, there is no extra charge. To withdraw, simply write to info@cubahealthassist.com with your file number; our finance team will handle your request.
How long does the specialist opinion take?
If your documents are complete, our target for the first specialist review is about 4 business days. If the doctor asks for more documents, it may take longer. We keep you updated at every step.
Can a relative apply for the patient?
Yes, most applications are made by relatives. Contact details are taken from the applicant, and all updates go to the applicant.
My reports are not in Spanish. Do I need a translation?
You do not need to do anything. We translate your documents into Spanish, and the doctor's opinion is explained to you in your language.
Do I have to travel to Cuba?
No. Your file is first reviewed remotely. After hearing the doctor's opinion, you decide whether to travel.
Are your reports ready?
The application takes about 10 minutes. If you would like to ask first, write to us on WhatsApp; we help in English, Spanish, German and Turkish.
This page is for information only. Diagnosis and treatment decisions are made by licensed doctors. Medical disclaimer