24/7 access to care

Unlimited messaging with providers

Free shipping and automatic refills

How Nurx works

  1. Request treatment
    Complete our online medical consultation, which asks questions about your health history and skin concerns.

  2. Connect with a provider
    After evaluating your consultation, a provider licensed in your state will prescribe treatment (if clinically appropriate).

  3. Get it delivered
    We’ll send a 3-month supply to your doorstep and check in with you to see how it’s working. Pause or cancel anytime.

It's all in the details

NURX
  • Medication plan customized for your skin
  • Prescription medications, picked for you
  • Expert support from a real medical provider
  • Work with your medical provider to adjust your medication until you're happy
OFF THE SHELF
  • One-size-fits-all (does it ever though?)
  • No science-backed ingredients
  • You're on your own
  • Buy it, try it, toss it, repeat

Treatment options + pricing

Once you share your health history and pay $40 for your medical consultation, a Nurx healthcare provider will evaluate your skin and determine the right treatment for you. Then we’ll send a 3-month supply to your door. Depending on your treatment plan we’ll continue to send refills, with free shipping. These medications are not covered by insurance and only available with out-of-pocket pricing. The cost of your medical consultation includes ongoing care from our medical team for one year, as needed.

Prescription

Nurx Dark Spots Formula

Azelaic acid 6%, kojic acid 6%, hydroquinone 4%, hydrocortisone 1%, tretinoin 0.05%

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for 26mL bottle)* Individual results may vary. Important drug safety and benefits information on Nurx Dark Spots Formula can be found here. Dark Spots Formula has not been FDA-approved or evaluated for safety, efficacy, or quality but can be used to minimize signs of hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It may cause side effects including stinging, irritation, swelling, and/or peeling.

Prescription

Hydroquinone cream

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for a 3-month supply)* Hydroquinone 4%, Rx only, is indicated for hyperpigmentation associated with melasma. Hydroquinone may cause side effects, including skin peeling, flaking and irritation. If you would like to learn more about Hydroquinone, please see the full prescription information here.

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Tretinoin 0.025%

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for a 3-month supply)* Tretinoin Cream 0.025%, Rx only, treats acne, hyperpigmentation, and palliation of fine lines. Tretinoin may cause side effects, including skin peeling, flaking, and irritation.

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Tretinoin 0.05%

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for a 3-month supply)* Tretinoin Cream 0.05%, Rx only, treats acne, hyperpigmentation, and palliation of fine lines.

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Tretinoin 0.1%

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for a 3-month supply)* Tretinoin Cream 0.1%, Rx only, treats acne, hyperpigmentation, and palliation of fine lines.

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Azelaic Acid 15%

$30 / month x 3 months ($90 charged for a 3-month supply)* Azelaic acid gel 15%, Rx only, has not been approved by the FDA as safe and effective to treat melasma, however studies have shown its effectiveness for treating hyperpigmentation.

FADE DISCOLORATION WITH SCIENCE

Nurx Dark Spots Formula

A new signature formula designed by Nurx dermatologists with an assortment of powerful skin-brightening ingredients that are clinically-backed to help fade discoloration, hyperpigmentation, and dark spots or melasma.

Specialized dermatology care

Since Nurx began offering prescription skincare last year, more than 100,000 patients have turned to our medical team for acne, rosacea and anti-aging medication — and now we’re offering treatment for melasma, patchy dark spots and discoloration that may be caused by sun exposure or hormonal fluctuations.

Melasma treatment

Your Nurx medical provider will prescribe your personalized treatment plan, usually including one or more of these medications.

  • Hydroquinone This prescription cream is the best-studied treatment for melasma.
  • Azelaic Acid This gel reduces dark spots and skin discoloration.
  • Tretinoin Cream This powerhouse skin solution is a vitamin A-derived cream that’s often prescribed both for acne and sun exposure-related signs of aging, and may also be part of a melasma treatment plan.

Additional options

Simplify your skincare routine with these affordable, effective products recommended by the Nurx medical team.

Common questions

  • How does melasma treatment with Nurx work?
    Simply answer a few questions about your symptoms or health history, then share a few photos of your skin.
  • How much does melasma treatment from Nurx cost?
    Consultation is charged a $40 fee. Medication prices range from $50-$90 for a three-month supply.
  • Does Nurx accept insurance for melasma treatment?
    These medications are not covered by insurance.
  • What type of melasma treatment does Nurx prescribe?
    Nurx prescribes the same clinically proven prescription medications you would receive from an in-person dermatologist.
  • Who can use melasma treatment from Nurx?
    Both men and women 18 and older who are not pregnant can request melasma treatment if they live in a state where Nurx operates.
  • Are Nurx’s services available in languages other than English?
    At this time, we only provide care in English.