Apostrophe offers access to a variety of topical and oral medications for the treatment of acne. Once you complete your online visit and your dermatology provider reviews your information, if eligible, they will prescribe medications they believe will be most effective for your skin. The most commonly prescribed medications are the following:

• Tretinoin Formula (tretinoin 0.018% to 0.1% and niacinamide 4%)
• Metronidazole Formula (metronidazole 1% and niacinamide 4%)
• Benzoyl Peroxide Formula (benzoyl peroxide 3.1%)
• Tretinoin + Clindamycin Formula (tretinoin 0.025% to 0.1% and clindamycin 1% and niacinamide 4%)
• Azelaic Acid Formula (azelaic acid 15% and niacinamide 4%)
• Clindamycin Formula (clindamycin 1% and niacinamide 4%)
• Doxycycline (doxycycline 20mg to 100mg oral pills)
• Minocycline (minocycline 50mg to 100mg oral capsules)
• Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim 800 mg-160 mg oral tablets - generic form of bactrim)
• Spironolactone (spironolactone 25mg to 100mg oral tablets)
• Ampicillin (ampicillin 500mg oral capsules)
• Cephalexin (cephalexin 250mg to 500mg oral capsules)
• Metronidazole + Ivermectin Formula (Metronidazole 1% + Ivermectin 1%)
• Azelaic Acid + Metronidazole + Ivermectin Formula (Azelaic Acid 15% + Metronidazole 1% + Ivermectin 1%)
• Spironolactone + Clindamycin Formula (Spironolactone 5% + Clindamycin 1%)
• Tretinoin + Spironolactone + Clindamycin Formula (Tretinoin 0.018% to 0.1% + Spironolactone 5% + Clindamycin 1%)
• Tretinoin + Spironolactone + Tranexamic Acid Formula (Tretinoin 0.025% + Spironolactone 5% + TXA 5%)
• Tretinoin + Azelaic Acid Formula (Tretinoin 0.018% to 0.1% + Azelaic Acid 15%)

Eyelash:

Eyelashes are treated with authentic Latisse®, the only FDA-approved treatment to grow lashes thicker and longer.

Hair:

Hair loss is treated with finasteride (generic Propecia), the only FDA-approved prescription treatment for male pattern baldness.

Apostrophe dermatologists can treat visually diagnosable conditions such as acne, rosacea, wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation, melasma, sparse eyelashes, and male pattern baldness.

Although we cannot guarantee that you will receive a prescription, most of our patients do. If you are interested in a specific medication, let your dermatologist know during your virtual visit and they will take this into account when creating your personalized treatment plan and decide whether or not you are a good candidate for that medication. If your doctor decides they are unable to treat you, we will provide a full refund.

Yes, all of our treatment plans are developed for a specific patient. Whether you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, you have the ability to report this to your treating physician and they will develop a treatment plan safe for you.

Apostrophe topical treatments are custom-compounded medications that have been carefully formulated in combinations that are not available commercially. 

They are delivered in moisturizing creams or lotions that are cosmetically elegant and purposefully formulated to minimize skin irritation. 

They have been intentionally formulated to avoid fragrances, alcohol, dyes, unnecessary plant extracts, and certain allergenic preservatives. 

At Apostrophe Pharmacy, all active and inactive ingredients have been carefully considered and their exact counterparts are not available in a generic form.

Acne treatment truly is a skin journey. Acne treatments take time to work. While minimal improvement may be noted in the first 2 months of treatment, results really start to kick in during the third month of treatment and beyond. While those with milder acne may experience rapid improvement, moderate-to-severe acne typically takes about 6-9 months (or longer) to clear.  

Acne medications work best in combination. Topical medications are the cornerstone of acne treatment. If your provider has recommended a topical medication which you haven’t started, you will likely experience suboptimal improvement. 

We encourage you to keep up with your treatment plan and be as consistent as possible. If you don’t see any improvement after two months, you can submit a follow-up visit with your dermatology provider at any time. As a reminder, any visit costs are applied to future prescription orders. 

Unless a product type is specifically recommended by your provider in your treatment plan, you should avoid using it since it may cause unnecessary irritation. Your prescription medications are much more important and effective. Once you are tolerating your prescription medications easily and your breakouts are under control, you can slowly add other skincare products back into your routine if you like.