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Prescription Acne Creamfor Teens

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Customized, prescription skincare

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Dermatologist-trusted ingredients

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Ongoing support from licensed providers

Take zits off your list of things to worry about. Whether you’re here to fight breakouts or are the parent of a teen, you’re in the right place. Our simple, customized system helps to quickly clear pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and more.

Prescription Acne Cream for Teens

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What’s in this prescription cream

This customized cream is a blend of up to 5 ingredients including tretinoin, niacinamide, clindamycin phosphate, zinc pyrithione and azelaic acid. It’s available in different mixes and strengths to address specific skin and acne needs.

What it treats

This cream helps control acne breakouts, clear up clogged pores, reduce dark spots, boost firmness, create more even skin texture, smooth fine lines, and tame redness.

How Hers works

After answering some questions about your specific skin concerns, you’ll have a consultation with a medical professional. If prescribed, your customized formula will be shipped directly to your door at the cadence of your choosing.

The purge

Some people experience “the purge” a couple weeks into treatment, where skin may feel irritated and more blemishes may appear at first. But don’t freak out—this is normal and a sign that the cream is working.

Important Safety Information

* $5/month your first two months plus free shipping. Each shipment is a 2-month supply because clear skin doesn’t happen overnight

* Prescription products require an online consultation with a healthcare provider who will determine if a prescription is appropriate.

* Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, mouth, or in the creases of your nose. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) while

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Real teenage acne treatment reviews

Real girls, real results, and really clear skin.

Avery

“Hers skincare completely changed my complexion.”

Miranda

“My skin hasn't been this clear since before I hit puberty! My confidence is through the roof. I've finally found skin peace with Hers.”

Ryan

“Using hers has changed my life. The doctors really listened to what I had to say about my skin and made me feel like there was hope.”

Julia

“I started seeing results after 5th week into the trial. It made me more confident in using a product that is working in the long run.”

Jaylen

"I never felt great going out with makeup on, but this product has helped so much that I'm wearing less and less everyday!"

Jessica

“I’m so excited to be able to step out without makeup and feel confident again.”

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treatment and access
to medical providers,
right from your phone

Consult with a licensed skin expert
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Skincare backed by science that dermatologists trust

Dermatologist-trusted ingredients
to fight teen acne

Most teenage acne products are made in large batches and fill the aisles of your local drug store. Our acne cream is small-batch, prescription-strength and personalized to better address your specific skin needs. Get clear skin and the self-confidence that comes with it. Here’s how the ingredients work:

THE RESURFACER
Tretinoin (up to .02%)
Encourages new cells to grow. This pushes out dead cells and clears up skin, fast.
THE BACTERIA FIGHTER
Clindamycin (1%)

Helps get rid of bacteria that cause pimples.

DARK SPOT DEFENSE
Azelaic acid (up to 10%)

Heals redness, dark spots and blemishes.

FUNGAL FIGHTER
Zinc (.25%)

Reduces the redness associated with acne breakouts.

ACNE ALL STAR
Niacinamide (4%)

Helps new skin cells grow and protects them from things like the sun, pollution, and more.

3 steps to clear skin

Step 1: Answer a few questions

Give us the basics about what’s going on with your skin. It’ll only take about 10 minutes.

Step 2: Talk to a skin expert online

They’ll help you figure out if a prescription is right and what formula is best.

FYI: We need your guardian to sign off if under 18, so have them ready.

Step 3: Get it shipped to your door, if prescribed

Your customized formula is mixed and is delivered for free.

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Important safety information

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Important safety information

Important Safety Information

What is the most important information that I should know about the Acne Treatment?

  • Do not use the Acne treatment if you are:
    • Allergic to any of the ingredients that may be found in the acne formulas, including*:
        ▪ Tretinoin
        ▪ Clindamycin
        ▪ Niacinamide
        ▪ Azelaic Acid
        ▪ Zinc Pyrithione

      * We offer a variety of formulas to address specific skin concerns in addition to acne, including dark spots and redness. The formulas may contain some or all of the ingredients listed above. If you are allergic to any of these ingredients, please discuss which formula is right for you with your healthcare provider.

    • Younger than 13 years of age
    • If you have severe cystic acne (you should be evaluated in-person by a healthcare provider)

Can I use the Acne Treatment while I am pregnant or breastfeeding?:

  • We offer 2 acne formulas for pregnant and breastfeeding women that do not contain tretinoin. Tretinoin should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Topical clindamycin, niacinamide, azelaic acid, and zinc pyrithione are all generally considered safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Please inform the healthcare provider who is overseeing your pregnancy and/or postpartum period that you are using this product.

The Acne treatment is free of the following ingredients:

  • Gluten
  • Parabens
  • Phthalates
  • Sulfate
  • Synthetic fragrance

What if I am currently using a product containing a retinoid (tretinoin, Retin-A®, Tazorac®, or over-the-counter retinol)?

Please stop the treatment that you are currently using and continue using the Acne Treatment in the same fashion. While using the Acne Treatment, please do not use any other treatments on your face that contain a retinoid (including over-the-counter products)

What are the most common side effects of this medication:

You may experience side effects with this medication. These side effects are common and typically go away with time and regular use:

  • Stinging of the skin
  • Irritation
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Dryness
  • Peeling
  • Increased sensitivity to the sun

You should also avoid other products known to cause skin irritation on the area of treatment, such as medicated or abrasive (rough) soaps, products with alcohol or astringents, chemical hair removers, and cosmetics with a strong drying effect. If you are having any treatments such as a facial, electrolysis, or waxing, please inform the individual providing the service that you are using a product with tretinoin.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before the Acne Treatment is prescribed?

  • If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
  • If you are currently using any products containing a retinoid (e.g., tretinoin, Retin-A®, Tazorac®, over-the-counter retinol)
  • If you have a hypersensitivity or allergy to tretinoin, other retinoids, or any component of your acne formula
  • If you have a history of perioral dermatitis or rosacea
  • If you have a current or past history of skin cancer
  • If you are currently taking other medications that make you more sensitive to sunlight (e.g., tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides, thiazides, phenothiazines)
  • If you are currently sunburned on your face

Can I use the Acne treatment more than once a day?

  • No - the treatment is meant to be applied no more than once a day in the evening

Will my skin be more sensitive to the sun while using the Acne Treatment?

  • This treatment may make your skin more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse effects of the sun (this includes the use of tanning beds, artificial sunlamps, etc.). It is important to apply sunscreen on a daily basis with an SPF of at least 15 while using this treatment.

What if I get a sunburn while using the Acne treatment?

  • Stop your treatment until your skin has recovered

What type of facial cleanser should I use with the Acne treatment?

  • It is recommended that you wash your face with a 2.5% - 4% benzoyl peroxide wash twice a day. These can be found at most major drugstores or grocery stores. Please do not use abrasive or rough soaps as they may irritate the skin. If your skin is sensitive, you may want to wait 20-30 minutes after washing your face before you apply this treatment.

What will happen once I stop using the Acne Treatment?

  • Once this treatment is stopped, the improvement that you achieved with use may gradually disappear.

Your top questions about teen acne, answered

FAQs about acne and our acne cream

Whether you’re experiencing teen or adult acne, the causes are often similar: dead skin cells combined with excess sebum or oil production, which can end up clogging pores (or what dermatologists call comedones). This can happen because of a number of reasons, like normal hormonal changes or lifestyle changes, which can cause our body’s natural ability to regulate oil production to go out of whack.
It depends on the type of acne you’re experiencing. A dermatology professional can help you understand what your skin needs and recommend an effective course of treatment. (A skin consultation with a medical provider is free on our platform btw). Some types of stubborn acne may not clear up with commonly-used teenage acne products and a provider may recommend a prescription topical treatment (like tretinoin) or oral medication (eg, isotretinoin, oral antibiotics like doxycycline or tetracycline , an anti-inflammatory , etc).
Your acne might come in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, sebaceous cysts, nodules, or pustules. Some people experience mild or moderate breakouts while others can have severe cases of acne. While moderate acne is manageable and can be treated with over-the-counter solutions, severe acne is typically much more difficult to treat and can require a more targeted, medical approach.
In general, salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are commonly used skincare products to treat acne. Adapalene used to be a prescription-only medication for years, but it is now available over the counter. If your acne hasn’t responded to using a cleanser, exfoliant, and spot treatment in the past, over-the-counter solutions may not work for you. When other treatments have failed, consider talking to a professional.
Retinols and retinoids, like Tretinoin, are vitamin A derivatives. They’re mainly used to treat dermatological skin conditions, including acne. Retinols and retinoids work to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and speed cell turnover which can help with discoloration and evening out the surface of your skin.
If you’re breaking out, the first place you should look is your bathroom shelf. Make sure the products you use are oil-free. Look for non-comedogenic on the bottle, which means that the product won’t clog your pores, which is one of the most common causes of acne.
If you have acne-prone skin, it is important to establish a consistent, simple skin care routine to fight your acne. First, cleanse your skin with a gentle facial cleanser to clear away any sweat, dirt and bacteria. Next, apply an acne treatment, such as our acne cream with tretinoin. Finally, apply a hydrating moisturizer. While a moisturizing lotion may seem redundant if you already have oily skin, keeping your skin moisturized can prevent overproduction of the oils that clog pores.