Rated 4.9/5 by 5,000+ reviews
Expert acne care, online 24/7.
Skip the waitlist. Get a personalized acne treatment plan from a board-certified dermatologist — delivered online, anywhere in Canada.
No referral needed
Treatment plan in 7 days
Just $79 per consultation
Dermatologist-developed care for your skin
How It Works
Tell us about your skin
Sign up and complete a quick questionnaire about your skin concerns. Upload photos so your dermatologist can assess your skin.
Get your diagnosis
Pay $79 for your consultation. A board-certified dermatologist will review your case and create a personalized treatment plan within 7 business days.
Start your treatment
Your prescription is sent directly to the pharmacy of your choice. Plus, get a recommended daily skincare routine with Revoderm — our medical-grade skincare line developed for acne.
What's Included
Expert diagnosis
From a board-certified dermatologist (not a nurse practitioner or AI quiz)
Treatment plan
Your personalized treatment plan — including prescriptions sent to the pharmacy of your choice — usually within 7 business days
Medical grade skincare
A complete daily routine recommendation featuring Revoderm, our dermatologist-developed skincare line
Follow-up
Have questions? Message our care team within 5 days of receiving your plan through our secure chat
Prescription-strength treatment, personalized for you.
Your dermatologist may prescribe one or more of the following based on your skin:
Revoderm Skincare
Medical-grade daily routine to support your prescription
Tretinoin
Unclogs pores, promotes cell turnover, prevents future breakouts
Spironolactone
Oral medication for stubborn hormonal acne
Clindamycin
Topical antibiotic that targets acne-causing bacteria
Oral Antibiotics
For moderate to severe inflammatory acne
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
For severe or treatment-resistant acne
See what's possible.
Real patients, real results.
felt and saw visibly plumped skin
noticed an improvement in skin texture
reported less visible fine lines
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Your daily routine, developed by dermatologists.
Revoderm is our Canadian-made, medical-grade skincare line — clinically tested and designed specifically to work alongside your prescription treatment.
The proof is in the skin.
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
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Love the convenience of seeing a dermatologist. I have the confidence of knowing the person who is caring for my skin is doing so using scientific, proven methodologies. Could not be happier with this service.
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"I cannot recommend this telemedicine service enough! Dr. Ken provided helpful, prompt and affordable medical advice during this challenging time. Thanks to his help, I was able to control the uncontrollable. There have been major improvements following each consultation. These services have been a blessing!"
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"Just an awesome experience! Got the prescription and (redacted) woke up this morning, so excited, her redness was significantly lighter and less swelling in the larger pimples. Thank you so much. Day one went so well!"
Not all acne treatment is created equal.
Stop cycling through drugstore products. A board-certified dermatologist can diagnose your acne and prescribe the right treatment — so you see results, not more guesswork.
Acne.ca
Walk-in Clinic
Drugstore Products
Who treats you
Board-certified dermatologist
GP / family doctor
Treatment type
Prescription medications + medical-grade skincare
Generic prescription
Over-the-counter only
Personalized plan
Tailored to your skin
Sometimes
One-size-fits-all
Wait time
~7 days
Weeks to months
Immediate (but guessing)
Follow-up care
Included
Requires new appointment
Cost
$79
Covered but limited
$20-100+ (trial and error)
We treat:
Hormonal Acne
Blackheads & Whiteheads
Back & Body Acne
Cystic Acne
Acne Scarring
Teen Acne
Meet Dr. Ken Alanen
M.D., F.R.C.P.(C)
Dr. Ken Alanen is a board-certified Dermatologist, Dermatopathologist, and Mohs Skin Cancer Surgeon based in Calgary, Alberta. With over 30 years of experience treating acne, he founded Acne.ca to give Canadians fast, affordable access to specialist-level care — without the typical months-long wait for an appointment.
Meet Skin Expert Ildikó Juhasz
Medical Laser Technician | Founder of Revoderm Pharma
With over 20,000 patients treated in person, Ildikó brings decades of hands-on clinical experience to every Revoderm product. Her expertise in medical-grade skincare ensures your daily routine works hand-in-hand with your prescription treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to use Acne.ca?
No. You can sign up and complete your consultation directly — no referral from a family doctor is needed.
Who will be reviewing my case?
A board-certified Canadian dermatologist — not a nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or AI quiz. Your case is reviewed by a specialist with years of experience treating acne.
How much does it cost?
A consultation is $79. Your dermatologist will create a personalized treatment plan including prescriptions and a recommended skincare routine.
How quickly will I receive my treatment plan?
Most patients receive their diagnosis and treatment plan within 7 business days of submitting their consultation.
What types of acne do you treat?
We treat all types including hormonal acne, cystic acne, comedonal acne (blackheads and whiteheads), back and body acne, and acne scarring.
Can you prescribe Accutane (isotretinoin)?
Yes. If your dermatologist determines that isotretinoin is appropriate for your case, it can be prescribed through Acne.ca.
How do I get my prescription?
Your prescription is sent electronically to the Canadian pharmacy of your choice. You pick it up locally just like any other prescription.
What is Revoderm?
Revoderm is our Canadian-made, medical-grade skincare line developed by dermatologists. Your treatment plan will include a recommended daily routine using Revoderm products designed to work alongside your prescription.
What if my treatment isn't working?
You can message our care team within 5 days of receiving your plan through our secure chat. Your dermatologist can adjust your treatment as needed.
Is Acne.ca available across Canada?
Yes. Our service is available to patients in all Canadian provinces and territories.
