How To Get Prescription Skincare Without A Derm?! (The Dark Web? Curology? Dermatica? Apostrophe?)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 22. 08. 2024
- How To Get Prescription Skincare Without A Dermatologist Or Doctor?! (The Dark Web? Curology? Dermatica? Apostrophe?)
We break it all down.
Curology: curology.com/ I found the coupon code "EMMA" from emma chaimberlin's video but not sure if it still works
Dermatica: UK website dermati.ca/wut US website dermati.ca/bmw I know their coupon code CUSTOMSKIN20 worked for 20% off in the past
Apostrophe: www.apostrophe... I think SAVE10 gets 10% off?
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I'm grateful to live in France every time I heard about the American health system. It's so unfair...
It is. We really suffer. I paid almost $30,000 for two back surgeries.
Same. And i live in Greece . I hate neoliberal policies . Everyone should be given health care without paying thousands of dollars . It frustrates me so much
I live in Spain couldn't be more glad. That I have the possibility to go to the doctor without paying millions.
American system is crazy,stupid.Complicated.Watch how long she talks about how to pay even before you see doctor.Crazy
Extremely unfair
I was just getting no where with either derm I saw insurance covered nothing and it was so expensive so I decided to try curology after a friend said it was amazing and honestly itâs so great! Itâs cheaper then just my doctors visits alone cost me and the formula they made for me is one that super gentle and fragrance free is one of the first acne medications that I can tolerate and that actually helps!
Yup! Curology is incredible! It's how I get my Trentinoin and it's only $40/every 2 months.
Youâre channel is INVALUABLE. You should be proud. You have certainly educated me time and time again and saved me a fortune. Love from a 48 year old skin care floozie in Australia thatâs skin has never ever been better largely because what you đŠđŠđŠđŠđŠđŠxxxxxxxx
Curology is so great for those of us who can't afford a derm. As someone who has been using them for two years, it really helps. I miss the body wash, wish it came in a bigger bottle cause it's really good.
Oh my God!I can't even understand the frase "for those who can't afford the derm" And I don't get how tretinoin cream can cost 60-100dollars.It is not a new medicine it's on the market for 40years.Many generic version.In Greece,Spain it costs 5-10dollars.In Israel 6dollars.You can not not to afford a derm or any doctor.You want appointment a little faster or newer medicine get supplemental insurance,other than that it's no headache bill paying.American system sucks royally
Yup! I love Curology and that's how I get my Trentinoin. Only $40/every 2 months.
I tried but they tried prescribe me with stuff I already use at home? literally vitamin c and niacinamide! wtf ? I wants retinoids for wrinkle prevention and acne !? is there a way around them doing this
@@gabbirowe7953 You can speak with your curology derm and ask for your formula to be adjusted to your specific needs
@@chandracox6814 what is the strength of the tret they give you?
even tho derms, consultation and prescription medication only cost $3 in my country, I still watch this whole video
What country are you referring to?
Jealous đ the U.S. sucks, I keep telling my husband we need to leave! I canât afford health care and if I donât pay for the cheapest one it costs us $700 each for taxes at the end of the year! $1400 we have to pay the government because we donât have the money to pay for insurance
Costs me 3 euros in Greece... when I have a work assignment back home, I get my prescription skincare ... and I see the dermatologist free- dual citizenship...
@@bellabreexo I was shocked when I heard about the cost that people need to pay in the U.S. But we still have to pay for National Insurance fee according to our earnings, the more one earns, the more they pay.
@@cneer17 Taiwan đčđŒ
Anyone else feel like the editing team has been going a bit too crazy on the stock footage with this one?
I think it might have been because her camera seems to be broken or just horribly out of focus
@@aquana aaaaah we have caught a tiger by its toe đŻ
Celebrating 1 year on Curilogy this week! I am so pleased with my skin since I started using it. Have a great day!
I tried it, but it pilled horribly. They gave me a low dose of tretinoin, azelaic acid and clindamycin. I even used it alone on clean skin but it pilled. HAVE YOU HAD ISSUES WITH PILLING?
I am used to 0.1% Micro Retin-A which is the maximum strength in a gentler time-released form. They were going to make me start with the weakest dose and slowly step up.
@@krisr3612 I had exactly that same formula to start and it did not pill on me at all! That's so weird!
@@krisr3612 my formula does not pull.
@@krisr3612 my formula does not pill.
Dr.Dray posted a video today that OTC hydroquinone is being pulled off the market.
I get the big bottle from Curology once every 2 months and it costs me $40/every 2 months and it lasts exactly that. One pump per day (night formula since I'm on Trentinoin) and is perfectly distributed and just the right amount to use. So good! Highly recommend.
it's almost a challenge for me to see how fast I can click on Cassandra's late-night youtube videos. The last video was 3 minutes after the video was posted and today is 1 minute lol.
Oohhhh! You peaked my interest! Iâve done curology, and now Iâm trying Dermatica. I canât afford a dermatologist and I have horrid acne!!
ill say that curology saved my skin. its like 50 bucks for two months for me and its so, so worth it.
I live in the UK and unless your rich you canât see a dermatologist privately. On the health care system the waiting list is years long due to the shortage on terms - for this Iâm grateful for Dermatica in the UK
Is it easy to get Tretinoin on that site? Thank you
Iâm in the UK and enjoying Dermatica so far, they initially sent me a product with Niacinamide which gives me horrific reactions but when I emailed about it they immediately gave me other options and sent my chosen one it out for free. Tret is otherwise very hard to get in the UK and though Iâm on only 0.015% it seems to be working for me.
The NHS donât really recommend people to dermatologists or only give topical acne creams that donât really address the true core issue or occasionally give accutane if severe enough. Non traditional acne or anything else that isnât acne just isnât a focus.
Now that I learned so much about my skin. I make sure I bombard them with questions, I pay money and the fact that they will murder my insurance. They are not leaving until all my questions are met.
My personal experience with Curology has been great! Iâve been using it for about 1.5 years with a few formula changes along the way. Iâm currently on tret, clindamycin and azelaic acid. This combo has been amazing for my skin! I used to get hormonal acne and itâs been over 9 months since Iâve experienced those types of breakouts (I keep a lil skincare journal to monitor progress). It took maybe 6 months to really start to see progress but Iâm so happy with my results. đ
0.01 Tretinoin? And did the scars went away
Cassandra be cleaning up her drive and coming out with all of these videosđđđ
I used Curology for a few months to help clear my acne then switched to Apostrophe, thanks to a dermatologist I follow here on CZcams. Im still using Apostrophe mainly just for my post acne marks, and Ive been using them since last December. I love them and I wish I would have know about them sooner.đ
I use Apostrophe too! It has helped me. Its so convenient.
Does apostrophe just give you acne treatment and meds or do they also give you face wash and other products?
@@Artofcarissa I am unsure about other things but I use CeraVe face washes along with Apostrophe. I dint believe they make face washes.
@@Artofcarissa i don't think they have a face wash either but I actually just use a CeraVe face wash also.
why did you switch?
For those of you living in Australia, we have Skin Software :D
I use Apostrophe. I get pills and Tretinoin for my hormonal acne. Life changer.
How much per month?
@@simplyti7851 it's not every month for me. I get tret, my pills every 3-4 months. I pay about 90 USD. The doctor visits are about 20 usd. Everything is online and thr ship to your house. The cost may be different for you.
Have you heard of or tried Software?
I love dermatica đ It's so hard to access to a derm in the UK because all our healthcare is free and resources are limited â€ïž The only time they will refer you for acne is if you are being prescribe roacutane!
I understand UK health care sucks even being universal.
In Israel it's universal but really great.Fast,easy.Derm or no derm.Make an appointment immediately refered to nearest or that you know.Go to the doctor ask for tret prescription and get your 6 bucks tret in pharmacy immediately.I can't get why american system is so crazy
@@goshagosha5348 wow! i never knew that! your health care system sounds lovely :)
@@byrnetdown6076 Very good.Costs practically nothing
@@goshagosha5348 because america decided to continue funding your health insurance in Israel as power move instead of pay for their own.
I've not tried dermatica but yeah I've had US people tell me to just "talk to my derm" for tret and I'm like... I want it for wrinkle prevention and mild texture, there's no way an NHS doc would give it to me without severe acne. I kind of appreciate it in a way? Like in the US it basically seems like as long as you have the resources you can basically buy the medication you want because there's financial incentives for docs to prescribe. In the UK, even though it's annoying bc sometimes you have to fight for what you need because they're overly cautious, at least it's not basically part of the consumer sphere which feels v icky to me. Just the idea of ads for prescription medication makes me feel ill.
Iâve had to resort to sketchy eBay sellers/ blogspot merchants just to get some 20% azelaic acid. It shouldnât be this challenging to get good effective skincare lol
You can order 15% from Facetheory's UK site. It is a very nice product. I know it isn't 20% but 15% has been studied as being effective.
try chemist warehouse they ship internationally and have azealic acid 20%, both in new zealand and australia itâs over the counter it goes by AZCLEAR your welcome
If you live in the USA, I'll add another suggestion: Melazepam. It's easily available in the USA.
I was literally thinking to myself yesterday âCassandra is the only person Iâd trust to give an honest review on curologyâ i canât wait to watch!
My dermatologist never told me the side effects of the oral acne medication she gave me. Turns out they triggered my hyperthyroidism.
Wow, thatâs scary!
It was so nice of you to share all of this knowledge and the fact that you took the time to research and try products!!đ thank you!
I was SO READY for this video!! Clicked so fast. I was looking at online pharmacies from overseas and I was not sure the legality. I would 100% be interested in a video of you looking deeply into them and the ingredients!! I signed up with Dermatika last week and am waiting on my first prescription for an acne treatment :) Your channel has been so helpful to me!! I appreciate how much time and work you put into your research and videos
Hey guys if you're in america your PCP might be able to prescribe you tretinoin. Mine did, I never had to go to dermatologist. PCP visits are usually free and you can use GoodRX at the pharmacy to pay for it if insurance doesn't.
PCP?
@@mirosebelelabissiere4819 primary care physician (i think)
@@mirosebelelabissiere4819 primary care provider. The normal doctor or nurse practitioner you see (or should be seeing) yearly for just normal check ins
please don't just say PCP as it's a drug as well
@@byrnetdown6076 ..... What đ€Ł that's how acronyms work
In my country, we can get prescription-strength products at the pharmacies without prescription. And they're much more affordable than OTC products from drugstore or "medical-grade" skincare brands. Tretinoin creams/gels are super affordable. They cost around $2-$6. Azelaic Acid and Adapalene gels/creams are also very cheap. They cost around $3-$4.
And more importantly, we have a site called "Halodoc". If we already buy those creams/gels and don't know how to use them, we can go to that site to talk to dermatologists online - well, actually, there are thousands of different doctors in there. We can talk through pop up chat or video call, and it's free. We can ask them about how to incorporate prescription-strength products to our routine.
I am currently using apostrophe. It's alright. I wasn't able to get niacinamide added to my tretinoin +azelaic acid formula because my derm said it wasn't available. I prefer the Curology/Agency products for this reason alone. I want to try Dermatica because it looks like they actually have a gel form of tretinoin which is what I prefer.
I live in the uk and yes I love the nhs itâs an incredible resource in this country. And hopefully I will work for the nhs in a few years once i finish uni!
However, I have been suffering with acne for the past 7 years and Iâve not been able to be treated properly for it hence why Iâve been dealing with acne for so long.
Not only is it really hard to get an appointment to see a General practitioner but to actually see a dermatologist to get advice and treatment is really difficult.
Iâve seen the doctor multiple times but Iâve only been given some creams that didnât work for my skin.
Apostrophe changed my skin and changed my opinion on getting help from a derm. For, my skin journey began when a derm proscribed me the wrong medication that made my skin peel off leaving red, raw skin. It was my low point and despite this I never gave up.
For UK - Call and message my GP every single day until they get sick of me and refer me đ
Curology saved me when I had to wait well over a month to see a dermatologist through my insurance. Curology gave me a topical cream, oral antibiotics, and they told me to also go see my own in office derm. Luckily I didn't need accutane though. I plan to go back to Curology or another service like these when what I have from my derm runs out! :)
Man I didn't know it was this hard to get a prescription. Now I am even more grateful for my dermatologist as she made it easy breezy to get prescription here in the US even thought I really didn't have any acne, I just wanted to fix some small imperfections.
I started using Apostrophe recently. I tried Curology and I didn't love it. While Apostrophe is a little more expensive, I felt that the service was better and the prescription worked so much better. I've been on Spiro and Tretinoin for almost a month and it has done wonders for my acne. If you know your skin and are well educated on skincare, Apostrophe can be a great option and I wish more people knew about their company.
exactly the same for me!! apostrophe was far more in depth imo
For fellow people from Ontario. Dermcafe allows virtual dermatologist visits. All covered by provincial insurance.
If there are any other Aussies who are looking for options, look up the company âsoftwareâ. They do a curology style service, with an online drs consult followef by a prescription which gets compounded by a chemist. I have a tretinoin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide treatment cream that I am absolutely LOVING!
I came looking to see if anyone had used themđ
I just purchased my treatment plan that was suggested to me on Apostrophe. Iâm excited to start the tretinoin
I have been using Curology for 3 years now and absolutely love it.
Me too!
Same! So good!
I love your honesty Cassandra â€. Thank You!
i've wanted to try curology but alas! in australia!
cassandra would you ever do "review fan submitted skincare routines" type thing? i thought it would be interesting to see what information your fans have taken and incorporated into their routines. i sure as hell know mine has changed :D
Try "Software". Another commenter said if you live in Australia and want a Curology like company, to try them!
Another commenter who is also in Australia recommended a brand called Skin Software.
Thank you so much for this, and quite frankly all of your videos. I really feel that you care about your viewers. This video is especially useful for me, as I recently could not afford to pick up my Tretinoin prescription. I also loved your recent video on the 3 personalized skin care lines that you reviewed. You always make my day. Thanks again.
I'm in the USA. 75% of the time, no matter which specialty I see, I am seeing a nurse practitioner (exception being my gynecologist--a doctor is always seen). They do consult with the doctor, and if the issue is worse than they thought, the doctor will take over. Dermatologists and ENTs seem to do it most; they are SWAMPED with patients (there aren't many of them in my area) and it can take several months to get in unless you have a serious condition. Even then (and even with a PPO), you will need to see your GP first so the issue is taken more seriously and so you can get an appointment right away. We need more doctors.
In Norway we have public health care, but still we have online dermatologists. Seeing a public derm in Norway for conditions like mild to moderate acne or wrinkling take months if it even happens. The service prescribes medication already on the Norwegian market, our medications are usually not very expensive. The hurdle is seeing a derm, not affording the products. The online derms can prescribe medication for conditions that are easy to diagnose, and will always ask you to see a doctor in office if in doubt. The price is from about 30 dollars if you get a prescription. It's free if not. I haven't used these services, but I really like the consept, because it cost about the same as seeing a public doctor. Normally private services in Norway is WAY more expensive than public options.
You get a free card in Norway after paying about 250 dollars in different health care services. Like fysical therapy, medications for chronic diseases, doctors fee and so on. If you use a private option it doesn't add on to the free card.
My dermatologist convinced me to go with her instead of dermatica cause sheâs fully insurance covered. Dermatica costs $30, script that she gave me cost $60 plus $50 copay plus $50 another copay for a monthly checkup. Not her fault perhaps, nobody understands insurance companies, but come on...
I was laughing at these stock pictures and boom, I see a product from my company đ
Insurance in us is a thing of nightmare honesty... I live in UK and use prescription acne treatments online as well, as this is just easier.
pls do a video on alcohol in skincareâ€ïž the good and bad ones
Dr Dray, Dr Vanita Rattan and Lab Muffin all have videos on this.
Please suggest affordable retionl and vitamin c serums for acne
What's your price point? L'oreal makes a legit retinol that's less than $40. Do you watch Dr Shereene Idress' CZcams? She talks through the science of actives (including retinol) and goes through products she likes at various price points. Apostrophe as Cassandra describes here seems pretty awesome!!
I like the skin&lab vitamin c serum from yesstyle, hyram recommended it â€ïž But be sure to store it in the fridge and when it starts to turn yellow then the vitamin c turned bad and you have to replace it. It is costly honestly, Iâd rather recommend you using a Q10 (the inkey list) for antioxidants paired with azelaic acid (TO) for brightening
@@joannablack Yes Dr Idriss, Dr Maren Locke (The Budget Dermatologist), Doctorly, Dr Sugai, Dr Alexis Stephens all have videos on vitamin c and retinol. Dr Dray has videos on retinol. All of these doctors have Shop My Shelf pages where you can see their picks.
I currently live in Spain and you can get some prescription skincare over the counter such as tretinoin. For example, Cantabria labs has two products with tretinoin at 0.02 % concentration :). It also helps if a friend of yours is a pharmacist đ
OMG! Dermatica! Just looked.....very cool! Love her mom too!!!! Thank you!!!
I tried the dermatica and didnât love the formula. I hated the feel of the formula. Thank you for making this informative video
i love your videos so much. been watching for years. can you please make a video on what products or ingredients you pair with what if possible. i've struggled with acne for years and i recently had an extreme breakout. i've went through tons and tons of skin care products since i was like 13 and i have recently found a routine that is simple and decent for my skin BUT one thing i never learned is what ingredients i can or can not use with others. i usually just go for the basic cleanser, acne treatment, and moisturizer (in my case i'm not a fan of moisturizers, i prefer oil (derma e radiant glow never fails me). anyway, i just look for ingredients that im familiar with such as the basics of making sure there's no alcohol and things like that in products but i just don't know what i should and shouldn't pair with each other if that makes sense. one more thing to make more sense of what i mean is, i recently went to the dermatologist and got clindamycin and tretinoin for my breakout and she told me not to use anything with salicylic acid in it. SO yea, i'm just requesting a video on what ingredients should and should not be used together because i also want some products from the ordinary but i have no idea what products i should and shouldnt buy or use together! if possible cause i know how hard it is to make these kinds of videos. thankssssss
Cassandra has a video from a couple years ago on that. Dr Dray and Dr Alexis Stephens have videos on skin care ingredients not to mix. Dr Stephens also has a video on skin care ingredients that work better together.
@@db-gb5xi thanks!
There's also Exuma. They don't seem to be well-known, and I haven't used them so I don't know if they're worth it, but they address acne, hair loss, erectile dysfunction etc.
Sorry not related to this video but would really love your thoughts on Snail Mucin. Absolutely love you videos not only are they informative but they also make me giggle. Thank you so much, you are beautiful inside and out. xx
I started taking spirolactone by Apostrophe a week ago but am nervous Iâll experience side effects down the road! Iâm really hoping this works and clears my skin with no issue. đđŒ
have been using for 2 years through apostrophe no worries- drink lots of water- headaches/dizziness are common during the first week- prepare for glowing skin!
I use curology $20/month (I do the $40 every 2 months for free shipping) itâs excellent compared to what I would have to pay otherwise I absolutely love it! So happy with them!
I've been usin Dermatica for a few months now and its very good, the subscriptions work and there affordable.
Did you know that all this online med description platforms, if you don't know all your allergies and medication you take or you not 100% shure they ask to contact your doctor for more info?! That surprised me in a good way... And it made me feel safer.... And more shure over my perches and subscription#!â€ïžđ
I love curology. I donât bother with the cleanser and moisturizer. But the cream is great for me.
Cassandra can you do a video about acne medications and pregnant/nursing mothers?
Dr. Jenny Liu has a video on acne treatment during pregnancy and lactation. Dr Dray has a video on acne safe products during pregnancy and so does The Budget Dermatologist. Dr Davin Lim and Dr Shereene Idriss have acne pregnancy videos as well.
I've been on Curology for 8 months. I didn't ask for a specific drug, I just filled out an online form and provided photos. I was prescribed tretinoin and saw an improvement in my skin very quickly. Prior to that I'd used 1% retinol for a year or more and prior to that adapalene for 9 months. Neither of these made much of a difference and were not inexpensive. I've found I do not spend as much for skin care since using Curology because nothing has been as effective for me.
I use curology and I have the exact same formula as you....Idk why but that made me happy đ
Curology and Dermatixa do connect you to a derm or PA that is licensed to prescribe, and they prescribe after reviewing your detailed information and pictures of your skin, so this title is misleading. Itâs simply telemedicine, which is common across the board. Gen. Practitioners do this with a huge list of non-scheduled medications.
Was waiting for this video! Thanks Cassandra!
In my country is very easy access. It cost 200$ for a full visit, but with insurance is free but take a few months to go, usually 6 - a year.
This is so helpful thank you!!!!
Apostrophe saved my face after 17 years of acne. They gave me spironolacton in the cream form. It's expensive at $75, but I was willing to pay almost anything to not have acne all over my face. I can't take oral spironolacton because of POTS, but the cream version, used at night, has been amazing!
@@sharonharris9782 I reduces oil production quite a bit, so it's drying in that way. It's not drying in the red, skin peeling way that you'd get from something like benzoyl peroxide or some of the acids. I just notice my skin doesn't get near as oily. No flaking. I do moisturize though.
Love you cassandra â€
Apostrophe is a negative in the UK, looks like just the States. Just sent mug shots to dermatica đ nearest dermatologist is 130miles away!
I love curology so much. I have struggled with acne since I started puberty at 9 and I was given a prescription topical ointment that worked so well by my doctor (after 2 years of experimenting). For some reason I had to stop using it? I think it was something with insurance actually and then I struggled again for my teen years and early adulthood. Then I found curology or it found me lol and I love it so much. I use a night cream that reminds me of the cream I had when I was a kid and it works wonders for me. All my scaring is gone and when I break out it's because I ate something my body doesn't like
I wasn't happy with Curology. I had trouble with one of the ingredients and they wouldn't work with me to change the ingredients in my bottles even after "sticking with it a while", and I couldn't get my account closed. I ended up entering a gift card for the payment just so it wouldn't go through and they'd quit sending me the bottles đ
That being said, I do love the concept. It's extremely difficult to get into a dermatologist here. Without a referral a 2-3 year wait is normal.
In Europe, Latvia, it's easier and less expensive, but considering how not well paid jobs are here and how especially now unemployment is high rn, it still sucks. Sure, someone could go to a private clinic and pay more, but to get a referral you first have to go to your GP, who now only accept urgent things, and now you have to get tested for C before going to GP.. And then you have to wait for the reffered slightly less expensive derm because those with refferal have longer lines. When I was in Czech Republic it was much easier, no GP needed, but still had to wait but the derm was covered. But to get differin again here in Latvia it was easier to ask my friend who was coming back from USA to get me that and cheaper too because goign through the system and then paying for prescription would have been much more than just buying differin in the states, even though it is more expensive there. Such a hassle.
Might try out apostrophe when I finish my current bottle of retinol!
I love my curology bottle. I use it for anti aging. It's so much cheaper than getting a prescription
I think I didnât give it enough time.
I did curology for a year and it did help somewhat but I had to discontinue for a few reasons. 1-it costs $40 per tube, which adds up. 2-I cant tolerate retinol and started having stinging. Sensitive reactive skin type. Curology is nice and helps a lot of folks but can def be too much price wise. If you can tolerate differin gel, its $15/tube.
Great info but WHO is that at 10:24đŹ
I use Musely. I checked out Curology and Apostrophe and prefer Musely.
I first got tretinoin from my general practitioner. Insurance wouldnât cover it. 1oz was around $125-130 for .1%. I realized the mistake (wrong dosage, didnât want to melt my face off). So I got the .025% and somehow the same amount cost more. It was about $155. So I ate the cost. Next time, I saw a dermatologist and my insurance covered part the expense and I got a bigger tube. 1.59 oz for $65. But thanks to the plan I pay over $1500 a month for, I still had to pay a $70 copay for the visit. đ
Iâm currently loving Curology
You look great in that blue!!! I had no idea that I could get products via Curology etc..... very interesting! I was taking a walk on the wild side to get them! Thank you.........I'll feel less dirty! LOL! Cheers! x
In Australia we do not have to jump through that many hoops just to see a dermatologist! It's so sad how you guys have to pay so much for basic health care đ
Hi! What about Dear Brightly? They work like Curology but to get RX strength retinoids. Would love to see what you think.
Curology is $89.80 now
Yep. I'm trying their free month trial and my mouth drop when I look how much I have to pay next month just for the special bottle, cleanser, and moisturizer
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I love pigs and potatoes and if I were a dog I would eat my own shoes also no I didnât steal your cheese
Was anyone else hoping sheâd order the skincare from their website just like she did with yours, proven, and younique?
Cass stole your cheese! đ„đŠ and Hiii
I donât know why anyone with insurance would pay up to $50 every two months for Curology. It is much more cost effective to see a dermatologist in your area. For me personally itâs a $40 copay to see the dermatologist, and the Tretinoin prescribed to me cost $15 at the pharmacy (and I do this every two months and have basic insurance). I understand for those that donât have insurance that services like Curology would work well for them, but if you have SOME type of insurance I highly recommend that you try to find a dermatologist in your area and stick to them so that you can get the in-person personalized treatment you need. The number one reason I recommend seeing a dermatologist is that they can treat you for so much more then just acne (duh of course). I didnât know that the psoriasis and KP on my body (that I didnât even understand what they were/that I even had it at that time) could actually go away and be controlled with help from a derm. God bless dermatologists and go see one pleaseâ€ïž
Btw I love you Cassandra, your videos are so educational and entertaining, Iâm so excited every time you post a new vid :)
I have insurance and mine barely covers dermatology đ Iâm out about $600 from one visit. One.
@@Halfricenne Im so sorry thatâs insaneđ I have blue cross blue shield and Iâm so thankful that their policies are good.
Iâm so happy I live in Europe
I wonder if apostrophe checks in on patients using (especially) the oral medications though. I was on spironolactone and had to get blood tests every 6 months or so. It's also not the easiest to wean off without guidance
Can you do a review/ breakdown on Tula skincare products?!
See her video on prebiotics and probiotics in skin care. Dr Dray has discussed this line.
@@db-gb5xi thank you!
I get my retinoids from Farmacia Andorra Iâve got 3-4 there no issues so far. Will update if I grow a third arm eek. My derm wouldnât give me a prescription without active acne or wrinkles plus they seem really rushed and judgemental where I am like Iâm wasting their time. Does Cassandra do confĂ©rence skin calls? Iâd so pay for that.
Cassandra i was watching your videos and I found out that you dad born in Argentina đŠđ·( where im from) need more info... do u speak spanish? Cause i need a Spanish video lol its weird cause i started to watch all your videos and suddenly found out that youre some way related to my country and speak some spanish lolđđŒđđŒđ
Gracias amoritaaaa y cĂłmo estĂĄs! Si hablo español pero no esta perfecto - necesito mĂĄs practicar porque mi padre no tiene paciencie đ đ ah mucho pero quiero chatar con amigos y otros en español mĂĄs pero que hacĂste - nosotros en un panini. Lo siento Siri es nonbuenoooo
@@CassandraBankson ajjajaj thats great , u do it pretty well... dont worry i dont speak English very well either lol! Hope you make a video in Spanish someday maybe! That would be cool! We need some lessons around here jaja besos đ
Some other services Iâve seen pop up are dear brightly, hers, agency and nurx.
Can you do a video on medical grade pls new sub here love the content
Please please please make a video about peter thomas roth products (especially the masks) đđđ€
I am waiting for this. No skinfluencers talk about it. I use them potent C serum. Its great. But I wonder about the line.
@@lubnan08 Yeah exactly!! I haven't seen any unbiased videos made about the company and its products like aaaahh i wanna knowww before I spend my money on it :D
Dr Dray has some videos talking about this products. She's talked about his sulfur mask. No BS Beauty, Beauty Within, Sincerely Miss Ash, Hot and Flashy have also talked about some of his products.
Love from India Cassandra, take care.
I'm currently with curology rn, and my RN is planning on prescribing am oral medication, which i didn't know they could do over the company.
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I wish you could a do a video on curology. Like try it for 3 mmonths. Idk if you can mix it with other skin products or not
in my country its easy to get presciption medication like tretinoin, hydoquinone, clindamycin, azelaic acid, etc... and really cheap ( 20gr tretinoin 0.05% cost Rp35000) and free shipping cost. but its illegal.