Hormonal Acne Treatment and Medication Refill

Our telehealth prescription refill solutions for hormonal acne provide a quick and cost-effective way to get evaluated for treatments designed to help manage acne caused by hormonal fluctuations. If you meet the eligibility criteria, a board-certified doctor will review your request online and renew your prescription or start you on a new treatment regimen. Enjoy the convenience of avoiding unnecessary visits to the doctor’s office while maintaining your skincare routine.

PonteVita Rx offers a convenient online hormonal acne medication prescription refill service for patients using routine and maintenance medications for hormonal acne. However, not all conditions are suitable for 1-year refills. For those seeking help with hormonal acne, we conduct an initial evaluation and provide an online prescription only if clinically appropriate and indicated.

Instead of the usual 90-day refill cycle, we offer a full year of prescription refills for patients on routine medications. PonteVita Rx can send prescriptions to any pharmacy in the U.S., ensuring you always have access to your medicine, whether traveling, moving home, or you’ve forgotten your medications. Simply send a message anytime to receive immediate online prescription refills to any location in the country.

No, you do not need insurance to use our service. PonteVita Rx operates on a subscription-based model, making it easy to access hormonal acne prescriptions without worrying about insurance coverage or copays.

PonteVita Rx does not accept insurance as a form of payment. You can use your insurance to pay for your prescription at the pharmacy. PonteVita Rx does accept HSA/FSA cards as a form of payment though.

PonteVita Rx offers a tier-based subscription model based on the medications you need to refill. You can choose from these plans:

• $10/month to refill 1-2 medications.
• $15/month to refill 3-4 medications.
• $20/month to refill 5 medications.

We collect the full-year payment upfront when you sign up for our service. Based on the plans above, your access to a full year of service will be:

• $120 for 1-2 medications
• $180 for 3-4 medications
• $240 for 5 or more medications

This ensures you won’t worry about monthly payments and can enjoy uninterrupted access to our services.

If you are looking for a new prescription evaluation to start a new medication for hormonal acne - the cost of a new evaluation is $30.

PonteVita Rx makes prescription management hassle-free by offering a convenient and efficient online hormonal acne medication prescription refill service. You can refill your hormonal acne medication online for up to a year. Through readily available prescriptions, we aim to help you stay on top of your skincare routine more quickly.

PonteVita Rx understands the importance of timely prescription access for patients. Once you’ve completed the renewal process, your online doctor will immediately send an electronic prescription to your chosen pharmacy. This can usually be picked up within the next 20 to 30 minutes.

Hormonal acne is caused by fluctuations in hormone levels, particularly androgens like testosterone, which can increase oil production in the skin. This excess oil, known as sebum, can clog pores, creating an environment conducive to the growth of acne-causing bacteria and the development of acne lesions. 

Various factors can contribute to these hormonal changes, including menstrual cycles, pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and stress. During menstrual cycles and pregnancy, hormone levels naturally fluctuate, while PCOS and stress can cause more sustained changes in hormone levels, leading to persistent acne issues. Managing these underlying factors is crucial in treating hormonal acne effectively.

Determining whether your acne is hormonal or bacterial involves observing specific patterns and symptoms. Hormonal acne often appears around the jawline, chin, and lower face and tends to flare up cyclically, especially in women, aligning with menstrual cycles. It is typically deep, cystic, and resistant to over-the-counter treatments. 

On the other hand, bacterial acne can appear anywhere on the face and body and may include whiteheads, blackheads, and pustules. It is usually responsive to topical antibacterial treatments. A consultation with a healthcare provider, including a detailed medical history and examination, can help accurately diagnose the type of acne and guide appropriate treatment options.

Options for hormonal acne treatment for women include the following:

1. Oral contraceptives: These can help regulate hormone levels and reduce acne. Common options include:

• Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
• Ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yaz, Yasmin)

1. Anti-androgens: Medications like spironolactone can reduce androgen levels and oil production. This is the mainstay of hormonal acne treatment. Examples include:

• Spironolactone (Aldactone)
• Winlevi (topical clascoterone)

1. Topical treatments: Prescription-strength retinoids and other topical medications can help manage acne. Examples include:

• Tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova)
• Adapalene (Differin)
• Clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac)

1. Oral antibiotics: These can reduce inflammation and bacteria on the skin. Commonly prescribed antibiotics include:

• Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
• Minocycline (Minocin)
• Erythromycin (Erythrocin)

1. Other treatments: In some cases, other hormonal therapies may be prescribed, such as:

• Cyproterone acetate (Diane-35, not available in the U.S.)