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Acne
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Why Skips is the best place to treat your Acne.
Dosing that fits you.
Your care, your voice
You know your body. We listen.
Tell your provider how treatment feels and what fits your life. When clinically appropriate options exist, you'll discuss the tradeoffs and choose a plan together.
Direct control over your AcneFeels so good.
What to expect.
Acne treatment works gradually, and your plan is adjusted as your skin responds.
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Share what's going on, your health background and what you need.
Your provider checks if it's right for you
A US-licensed provider reviews everything and talks through your options with you.
If safe, sent straight to your pharmacy
If a provider prescribes, your prescription goes to your pharmacy, with follow-ups in your account.
- 100% online4
Care by chat, no appointments
- 7 days
Request any day of the week
- Your pharmacy and lab
Prescriptions and tests go where you choose
- $30
A month for Skips Unlimited
Clear pricing.
You choose the plan that's right for you once approved. Medicines are paid for at your pharmacy.5
Skips Acne One-off
1 Consult
$50
- One online consult with a Acne US-licensed provider
- For Acne that needs 1 month of treatment or less
- You pay once
- Prescription sent to your pharmacy
- Medicine costs separate through your pharmacy
Skips Acne Direct
3 months of Acne care
$80
- Access to a Acne US-licensed provider
- For 3 months of prescription and support
- You pay once, and it does not renew
- Prescription sent to your pharmacy
- Medicine costs separate through your pharmacy
Most popular Skips Unlimited
Everything, monthly
$30/month6
- Ongoing care with US-licensed providers for all our services and treatments
- Pay monthly and auto renews
- Cancel anytime with no hidden fees
- Prescription sent to your pharmacy
- Medicine costs separate through your pharmacy
This is not health insurance.7
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Questions, answered.
How long does acne treatment take to work?
Most acne treatments take 4 to 8 weeks to show a change, and skin can look a little worse at first. Your provider usually reviews progress at around 12 weeks and adjusts the plan if your acne isn't settling.
How much will the medicine cost?
It depends on the medicine, so your provider tells you the likely cost before prescribing. You pay for the medicine at your pharmacy, separately from your plan. Benzoyl peroxide and some azelaic acid products don't need a prescription at all.
Can a provider prescribe isotretinoin?
Yes. A licensed provider can start isotretinoin for severe acne that hasn't responded to other treatment, after blood tests. Anyone who could become pregnant also needs a negative pregnancy test and two forms of contraception. It's always the provider's decision, made with you, rather than something picked from a list.
What if my acne flares with my period?
That pattern can point to a hormonal link. If it continues after a proper trial of creams, your provider may talk through hormonal options such as a combined pill or spironolactone, once your health history shows they're safe for you. These take three to six months to show their benefit.
Can I treat acne while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Many acne medicines aren't used in pregnancy, so tell your provider before starting anything. While breastfeeding, azelaic acid is usually the first choice, and some other options need an individual decision. Mention pregnancy, plans for pregnancy and breastfeeding separately, as each changes what's safe.
Last medically reviewed by Medical Director, Michael Rubio MMSc, PA-C on October 23, 2026
Medical Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute formal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical concerns.
Authorship & Medical Review
Medically Reviewed by:
Michael Rubio, MMSc, PA-CMedical DirectorMichael Rubio, MMSc, PA-C, is a primary care provider specializing in dermatology, inflammatory conditions and population health. He holds a Master of Medical Science (MMSc) from Emory University School of Medicine and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA). PA Rubio is Co-founder and Medical Director at Skips, overseeing clinical protocols and medical review across all platform publications.
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