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Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine skincare

16pp Engagement

7pp Retention

Curology

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine

Retention

Strategy

Clinical ops

ResearcH

Context

Curology, a brand that delivers personalized Rx skincare, had achieved product-market fit as a first mover in telemedicine. However, our digital experience was failing to meet patient or provider needs.

goal

Increase 90-day retention by 5%.

The team

Growth PMUX ResearcherMedical Director

Content DesignerData ScientistLegal & Compliance

The RetentionProblem

Early check-ins correlated with 28% higher likelihood of staying on treatment at day 90.

However, only 19% completed a check-in in their first 30 days.

Key insights

Friction clustered at moments of uncertainty, not lack of interest.

Fiona’s Journey

To understand patient pain points, we conducted empathy interviews to map how patients feel throughout their skincare journey.

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Fiona’s JourneyReimagined

We reimagined the patient experience in line with Curology’s mission to deliver personalized, long-term skincare care.

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Next

Skin analysis

Right after her consultation, Fiona receives a personalized skin report that labels her concerns, explains the provider’s assessment, and outlines her treatment plan.

Made to Stick

Consistency drives outcomes. Gentle, well-timed nudges help Fiona build a nightly routine while reinforcing why sticking with treatment matters.

The Adjustment Period

Early irritation — known as the “purge” — is normal, but confusing. Without clear expectations, this is where many patients disengage or cancel.

Patent check-ins reimagined

Check-ins became clinically relevant conversations — capturing symptoms, side effects, triggers, and photos in a way that helps providers respond quickly and personally.

7% Retention

Learnings & Next Steps

Clear onboarding and proactive guidance drives retention.

Even with reminders, some patients disengage early — timing and motivation matter as much as frequency.

16

pp

Engagement

Check-in redesign increased patient–provider interactions.

7

pp

RETENTION

Improved early support reduced drop-off through Day 60.

More work

Curology

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine

Retention

Strategy

UX ResearcH

Seed

Driving early engagement with InnerCircle

Branding

Retention

Design systems

quip

Turning everyday brushing into long-term loyalty

Retention

Strategy

App design

Go back

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine skincare

16

pp

Engagement

7

pp

Retention

Curology

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine

Retention

Strategy

Clinical ops

ResearcH

Context

Curology, a brand that delivers personalized Rx skincare, had achieved product-market fit as a first mover in telemedicine. However, our digital experience was failing to meet patient or provider needs.

goal

Increase 90-day retention by 5%.

The team

Growth PMUX ResearcherMedical Director

Content DesignerData ScientistLegal & Compliance

The RetentionProblem

Early check-ins correlated with 28% higher likelihood of staying on treatment at day 90.

However, only 19% completed a check-in in their first 30 days.

Key insights

Friction clustered at moments of uncertainty, not lack of interest.

Fiona’s Journey

To understand patient pain points, we conducted empathy interviews to map how patients feel throughout their skincare journey.

Fiona’s JourneyReimagined

We reimagined the patient experience in line with Curology’s mission to deliver personalized, long-term skincare care.

Shop

Skin analysis

Right after her consultation, Fiona receives a personalized skin report that labels her concerns, explains the provider’s assessment, and outlines her treatment plan.

Shop

Next

Made to Stick

Consistency drives outcomes. Gentle, well-timed nudges help Fiona build a nightly routine while reinforcing why sticking with treatment matters.

The Adjustment Period

Early irritation — known as the “purge” — is normal, but confusing. Without clear expectations, this is where many patients disengage or cancel.

Patent check-ins reimagined

Check-ins became clinically relevant conversations — capturing symptoms, side effects, triggers, and photos in a way that helps providers respond quickly and personally.

7% Retention

Learnings & Next Steps

Clear onboarding and proactive guidance drives retention.

Even with reminders, some patients disengage early — timing and motivation matter as much as frequency.

16

pp

Engagement

Check-in redesign increased patient–provider interactions.

7

pp

RETENTION

Improved early support reduced drop-off through Day 60.

More work

Seed

Driving early engagement with InnerCircle

Branding

Retention

Design systems

quip

Turning everyday brushing into long-term loyalty

Retention

Strategy

App design

Go back

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine skincare

16

pp

Engagement

7

pp

Retention

Curology

Improving patient outcomes in telemedicine

Retention

Strategy

Clinical ops

ResearcH

Context

Curology, a brand that delivers personalized Rx skincare, had achieved product-market fit as a first mover in telemedicine. However, our digital experience was failing to meet patient or provider needs.

goal

Increase 90-day retention by 5%.

The team

Growth PMUX ResearcherMedical Director

Content DesignerData ScientistLegal & Compliance

The RetentionProblem

Friction clustered at moments of uncertainty, not lack of interest.

However, only 19% completed a check-in in their first 30 days.

Key insights

Friction clustered at moments of uncertainty, not lack of interest.

Fiona’s Journey

To understand patient pain points, we conducted empathy interviews to map how patients feel throughout their skincare journey.

Shop

Fiona’s JourneyReimagined

We reimagined the patient experience in line with Curology’s mission to deliver personalized, long-term skincare care.

Skin analysis

Right after her consultation, Fiona receives a personalized skin report that labels her concerns, explains the provider’s assessment, and outlines her treatment plan.

Shop

Next

Made to Stick

Consistency drives outcomes. Gentle, well-timed nudges help Fiona build a nightly routine while reinforcing why sticking with treatment matters.

The Adjustment Period

Early irritation — known as the “purge” — is normal, but confusing. Without clear expectations, this is where many patients disengage or cancel.

Patent check-ins reimagined

Check-ins became clinically relevant conversations — capturing symptoms, side effects, triggers, and photos in a way that helps providers respond quickly and personally.

7% Retention

Learnings & Next Steps

Clear onboarding and proactive guidance drives retention.

Even with reminders, some patients disengage early — timing and motivation matter as much as frequency.

16

pp

Engagement

Check-in redesign increased patient–provider interactions.

7

pp

RETENTION

Improved early support reduced drop-off through Day 60.

More work

Curology

Leading Curology’s Multi-Brand Evolution

art direction

Branding

System development

Seed

Driving early engagement with InnerCircle

Branding

Retention

Design systems

quip

Turning everyday brushing into long-term loyalty

Retention

Strategy

App design