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Head-to-head · Dermatology Software

PatientNow vs Cellma Dermatology EMR

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score PatientNow #2 in Dermatology Software 4.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit PatientNow
Cellma Dermatology EMR #7 in Dermatology Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Contact RioMed

PatientNow leads on 0 checks, Cellma Dermatology EMR on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePatientNow · 4.0/10
  • Most featuresCellma Dermatology EMR · 3 of 4

Our editors rank PatientNow at #2 and Cellma Dermatology EMR at #7 for dermatology software; Cellma Dermatology EMR has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

Cellma Dermatology EMR offers dermatology templates; PatientNow doesn't publish it. Cellma Dermatology EMR offers patient portal; PatientNow doesn't publish it.

PatientNow is the better fit for aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools. Cellma Dermatology EMR is the better fit for larger dermatology services managing clinical images.

  • PatientNow fits best

    Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools

  • Cellma Dermatology EMR fits best

    Larger dermatology services managing clinical images

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Side by side

Feature PatientNow 4.0/10 Visit ↗ Cellma Dermatology EMR —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 4.0 —
Ranking #2 in Dermatology Software #7 in Dermatology Software
Best for Aesthetic and dermatology clinics needing engagement tools Larger dermatology services managing clinical images
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web
Support Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2 ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 15 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PatientNow 1/4 · Cellma Dermatology EMR 3/4
Dermatology templates Not published ✓ (best)
Patient portal Not published ✓ (best)
Telehealth ✓ ✓
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Specs
Clinical image tools Not published Compare
Deployment Not published Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling
  • Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
  • Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting
  • Stores and compares clinical images alongside dermatology documentation
  • Combines patient records, treatment management, and clinical risk alerts
  • Connects with NHS systems, FHIR, and HL7
Cons
  • Pricing requires a sales contact and quote
  • Full application is described as Windows-only
  • Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows
  • Available only through the web platform
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • May be more than smaller practices need
Our verdict

PatientNow brings practice management and electronic medical records together for aesthetic, wellness, and medical practices, including dermatology clinics. Its patient-facing tools support online booking, self-service rescheduling,…

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Cellma Dermatology EMR is a cloud clinical-records and workflow system for dermatology services, positioned for hospitals, NHS services, and healthcare providers. Its specialty focus includes documenting skin conditions, managing patient…

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  1. PatientNowDermatology Software 4.0Pricing on request
  2. Cellma Dermatology EMRDermatology Software —Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PatientNow — where it wins

    • Online booking, reminders, waitlists, and self-service rescheduling
    • Records combine charting, photos, prescriptions, labs, and telehealth
    • Integrations span labs, payments, aesthetics, and accounting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales contact and quote
    • Full application is described as Windows-only
    • Dermatology-specific workflows are less explicit than aesthetic workflows
  • Cellma Dermatology EMR — where it wins

    • Stores and compares clinical images alongside dermatology documentation
    • Combines patient records, treatment management, and clinical risk alerts
    • Connects with NHS systems, FHIR, and HL7

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only through the web platform
    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • May be more than smaller practices need
  • PatientNow4.0/10 · Pricing on request

    PatientNow combines clinical records, scheduling, intake, payments, and patient engagement tools.

    Visit PatientNowFull verdict →
  • Cellma Dermatology EMR—/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud dermatology EMR for organizations needing image comparison and clinical-system links.

    Contact RioMedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026