Isotretinoin
A vitamin A-based treatment that reduces oil and targets acne-causing bacteria. Great for frequent flare-ups or widespread acne that hasn't seen improvement with other treatments.
Key features
Controls sebum production
By shrinking the sebaceous glands, it reduces sebum production, which is a cause of acne, and helps prevent the progression of inflammation.
Prevents pore clogging
It helps prevent clogged pores by improving skin turnover and keeping oil from hardening, making the skin less prone to breakouts.
Anti-inflammatory effect
Helps calm the skin by reducing inflammation and redness caused by the immune response to acne-causing bacteria.
Recommended pairing
Hydroquinone 4% cream
Helps treat and prevent dark spots by blocking melanin production at the source—by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase and calming overactive melanocytes.
Tretinoin 0.05% cream
Tretinoin clears melanin from deeper skin layers and boosts skin renewal by thickening the dermis and improving blood flow, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Tretinoin 0.1% cream
Contains a higher concentration of tretinoin and is recommended for those who did not see significant results with the 0.05% formulation.
How to take
Take one tablet per day, preferably after a meal.
Common side effects
Dry skin, muscle and joint pain, conjunctivitis and dry eyes, increased liver enzymes, changes in blood cholesterol levels, anemia, headaches, mild nosebleeds, inflammation of the throat and nose, allergic reactions, etc.
How it works
Book online
Create an account, answer a short medical questionnaire, and talk directly to a counselor, or book an appointment.
Consult a doctor
After a one-on-one counseling session, the doctor will provide an online consultation via smartphone.
Receive your medication
Discreet packaging, delivered the next day right to your doorstep.*
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Why choose elife?
Free online consultation
One-on-one consultation with bilingual counselors / doctors
Free, same-day shipping
No more long pharmacy lines—delivery straight to your door
Fully online process
From consultation to delivery, all on your smartphone