Skin+Me

Short answer: you get prescription tretinoin online by doing a telehealth/teledermatology visit (or an online dermatology questionnaire + photo review). A licensed clinician reviews your info and — if appropriate — writes a prescription that the service ships or that you can fill at a local pharmacy. What to expect (step‑by‑step) Choose a reputable telederm or telehealth service. Complete an online intake form and upload clear photos of your skin. A licensed clinician reviews your case and either prescribes tretinoin (and a strength/vehicle) or recommends alternatives. The prescription is dispensed through the service’s pharmacy or sent to your local pharmacy. You’ll get instructions on how to use it, start slowly, and on side effects (irritation, dryness, photosensitivity). Reputable services (U.S. & some international options) Curology — focuses on custom topical prescriptions (including tretinoin blends), monthly follow‑up and formulation changes. Good if you want a personalized cream. Apostrophe — board‑certified dermatologists, straightforward telederm visits and prescriptions for tretinoin and other acne/anti‑aging meds. Hims / Hers — consumer friendly, subscription options for anti‑aging/acne topical tretinoin; easy ordering and refills. Ro (Roman) / Ro Dermatology — telederm visits and prescriptions, integrated care and refills through Ro’s pharmacy. GoodRx Care (HeyDoctor) — lower‑cost telehealth visits that can result in a prescription you fill locally; good for one‑off short visits. PlushCare — accepts some insurances, offers telehealth visits with clinicians who can prescribe topical tretinoin. Dermatica or Skin+Me (UK/EU) — if you’re in the UK/EU, these services specialize in prescription topical acne/anti‑aging regimens with compounded tretinoin options. Important safety notes Tretinoin is usually avoided during pregnancy and often while breastfeeding — you’ll be asked about pregnancy risk. If you might be pregnant or plan pregnancy, mention it. Start at a low concentration and use sunscreen — tretinoin increases sun sensitivity. Tell the clinician about other topical/retinoid products, oral acne meds, or skin procedures (peels/laser) to avoid interactions/irritation. Use only licensed, legitimate telehealth providers and pharmacies — avoid offshore sketchy pharmacies. If you want, tell me: what country you’re in (so I can suggest services available to you), whether you prefer a one‑time prescription or a monthly subscription, and whether you have pregnancy/breastfeeding concerns — and I’ll recommend the best option and next steps.

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I don’t have live browsing access, and my training goes through mid‑2024, but the services below were consistently highly rated through 2024 and remain good starting choices in 2026. I’ve grouped them by strength and noted why people choose them. Before you sign up, confirm availability/price in your country and check recent reviews and board‑certification of the clinicians. National / broad telederm platforms Teladoc (Dermatology) — large telehealth network with board‑certified dermatologists, insurance integration in many plans, good for urgent concerns and lesions that may need referral. Amwell / Doctor On Demand / PlushCare — each offers video or store‑and‑forward dermatology visits with board‑certified clinicians. Good if you want a live visit and possible insurance coverage. Acne, prescription topical regimens, personalized formulations Curology — focused on acne and anti‑aging; personalized topical prescriptions from dermatology providers and monthly subscription model. Good for ongoing treatment and monitoring. Apostrophe (or similar direct‑to‑consumer telederm services) — offers prescription topical and oral treatments via dermatology clinicians and subscription follow‑ups (verify the current brand/status in 2026). Quick photo triage / fast second opinions First Derm — anonymous, fast photo‑based consults from dermatologists; useful for quick triage or to decide whether you need in‑person care. Hair loss (male/female) specialty Keeps — focused on male pattern hair loss (finasteride, minoxidil) with affordable subscription refills and clinician oversight. Hims & Hers / Ro (Roman) — broad telehealth companies that include hair loss and acne services, easy prescription access and refill subscriptions; good if you also want general men’s/women’s health services. Region‑specific / Europe / UK Dermatica / Skin+Me — telederm approaches popular in the UK/EU for personalized topical prescription programs (hair loss, acne). Availability varies by country—check local options. How to choose the best service for you Confirm clinicians are board‑certified dermatologists (not only nurse practitioners) if you need specialist care. Check whether the platform can prescribe the medication you may need (topicals, oral antibiotics, isotretinoin requires stricter workflows). Decide asynchronous (upload photos/wait for response) versus live video (real‑time interaction) based on your preference. See if the service accepts your insurance (if that matters) and compare total monthly costs including shipping. For suspicious moles or possible skin cancer, prefer a platform that can fast‑refer you to in‑person biopsy/dermatology—if in doubt, in‑person evaluation is often needed. If you tell me your country, main skin issue (acne, eczema, hair loss, mole check, etc.), and whether you want insurance coverage, I can narrow this to the top 2–3 options for your situation and list typical costs/features to compare.

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