Dermatology prescriptions and refills

Many skin, hair and nail conditions are treated with prescription medicine. Our dermatology providers prescribe these medicines at every office, check how well they are working and change your plan as your skin changes.

Need a refill? Most prescriptions can be renewed at a follow-up visit, in the office or online with DocBright Telehealth.

Common dermatology prescriptions

Acne

Topical retinoids such as tretinoin and adapalene, topical and oral antibiotics such as clindamycin and doxycycline, spironolactone, and isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe or stubborn acne.

• Acne
• Isotretinoin (Accutane)

Rosacea

Metronidazole, ivermectin and azelaic acid creams, and low-dose oral doxycycline.

• Rosacea

Eczema, psoriasis and other rashes

Topical steroids, non-steroid creams such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, medicated shampoos, and biologic injections for moderate to severe disease.

• Eczema and dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Biologic and injectable treatments

Hair loss

Oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride and spironolactone, chosen for the type of hair loss you have.

• Hair loss

Fungal infections

Antifungal creams, shampoos and pills for ringworm, tinea versicolor, athlete's foot and nail fungus.

• Fungal infections
• Nail conditions

Precancerous spots

Creams such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) that clear actinic keratoses across a wider area.

• Topical treatment for precancers
• Precancerous spots

Excessive sweating and hidradenitis suppurativa

Prescription antiperspirants and wipes for sweating, and topical, oral and biologic medicines for hidradenitis suppurativa.

• Excessive sweating
• Hidradenitis suppurativa

Refills and follow-up visits

To keep refilling a prescription, you need to be seen regularly. For most dermatology prescriptions, that means a follow-up visit at least every 6 months.

At a follow-up visit your provider:

• Checks that the medicine is still safe for you to continue
• Looks at how well it is working and tracks your progress
• Asks about side effects and any new medicines or health changes
• Changes the dose or the plan if your skin has changed

Some medicines need closer follow-up. Isotretinoin requires monthly visits and lab tests, and some oral and biologic medicines need regular blood work. Your provider will tell you how often to come in.

Refills online with DocBright Telehealth

Can't make it in? A DocBright Telehealth visit lets a dermatology provider review your treatment online and renew prescriptions when it is safe to continue. Isotretinoin (Accutane) cannot be prescribed through DocBright.

Reordering skincare products

Looking to reorder a Mandel Skincare product? Our skincare line is available online any time.

Prescriptions Q&A

Related care

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Hair loss
• DocBright Telehealth