Skin
Most skin concerns are physiology, not a missing product. Meet online with a licensed NORBU MD physician for $29 to review your skin, history and goals, and get a prescription plan when it's clinically appropriate.
$29 physician visit · 100% online · Board-certified physicians · Personalized care
Medication, if prescribed, is separate from the visit fee. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Start with your goal
Different concerns call for different actives. Your physician matches the treatment to the cause.
Treatment options
Prescription skin treatment is a medical decision. Your physician selects based on your concern, skin history, other medications and goals.
The $29 fee covers the physician visit. Medication, laboratory testing and pharmacy costs, if applicable, are separate. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Physician-led
Two people with breakouts can need completely different treatment. So can two people with dark spots. The visible result is the same; the mechanism underneath is not.
NORBU MD does not start with a prescription. A board-certified physician reviews what you are seeing, how long it has been happening, what you have already tried and what else is going on medically.
From there, treatment is chosen for the cause — and adjusted over time, because skin treatment is rarely finished after the first plan.
Your physician reviews
How NORBU works
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Share your symptoms, goals, medical history and current medications online.
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A $29 online physician visit with a licensed NORBU MD physician.
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Your physician builds a plan around your health, history and goals.
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Treatment starts when clinically appropriate, with follow-up over time.
The $29 fee covers the physician visit. Medication, laboratory testing and pharmacy costs, if applicable, are separate. A prescription is not guaranteed.
Understanding skin treatment
Cosmetic products are formulated to improve the appearance of skin. Prescription treatments are medications regulated for specific medical uses, prescribed after an evaluation, with known risks and contraindications.
That is the practical difference: a prescription active is chosen for your diagnosis and monitored by a physician, rather than selected from a shelf based on marketing.
Skin responds to what is happening in the rest of the body. Hormonal shifts can influence oil production and pigmentation, and adult acne or melasma often follows those patterns rather than appearing at random.
When your history suggests it, your physician can look at that broader picture instead of treating only what is visible on the surface.
Long routines are common and often counterproductive. Layering multiple strong actives can irritate the skin barrier, which can make the original concern harder to treat.
A physician-directed plan is usually simpler: the right prescription active, used consistently, with sun protection and enough time to judge whether it is working. Individual results vary, and most treatments need months rather than weeks.
The NORBU standard
NORBU MD is a physician-led practice. Your skin plan is evaluated, explained and adjusted by a board-certified physician rather than generated from a form.
Questions
The $29 fee covers your online visit with a licensed NORBU MD physician: review of your skin concern, history, medications and goals, and a personalized treatment plan when treatment is clinically appropriate. Medication and pharmacy costs are separate.
No. Your physician may determine that a prescription is not appropriate, that a different approach fits better, or that an in-person evaluation is needed.
Many common concerns such as acne, texture change and pigmentation can be evaluated through telehealth with a good history and clear photos. If your physician believes an in-person examination is needed, they will tell you.
Most prescription skin treatments need consistent use over months rather than weeks, and it is common for acne to look worse before it improves. Individual results vary.
Dryness, peeling, redness and irritation are commonly reported, particularly early in treatment, and sun sensitivity increases. Your physician will review the full prescribing information for anything prescribed to you.
No. Topical retinoids including tretinoin are not used during pregnancy or while trying to conceive. Tell your physician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy.
No. Compounded formulations are prepared by a pharmacy and are not FDA-approved. If a compounded treatment is considered for you, your physician will explain what it contains and why it is being recommended.
Yes. Daily sun protection is part of nearly every prescription skin plan, and it is especially important for pigmentation concerns and while using retinoids.
Often, but not always. Bring your current routine to your visit. Some combinations increase irritation, and simplifying is frequently part of the plan.
Tell your physician. Skin treatment is adjusted over time, and changing strength, frequency or the active itself is a normal part of ongoing care.
No. The $29 physician visit is paid directly. Medication costs are separate and depend on the pharmacy and what your physician prescribes.
NORBU MD provides care through licensed physicians across the United States. Availability can vary by state and is confirmed during intake before your visit.
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$29 physician visit · 100% online · Board-certified physicians
