Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Cyclosporine
Prescription only
Cyclosporine assessed online
Cyclosporine (Neoral) is an oral immune medicine for severe psoriasis and eczema. It needs close monitoring. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral immune medicine (cyclosporine)
- For severe psoriasis and eczema
- Dose and length set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Cyclosporine can harm your kidneys and raise blood pressure. It also weakens your immune defence. You need blood pressure checks and kidney tests before and during treatment. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician sets the dose, which depends on your weight, kidney function and response. Courses are limited in time. Take it the same way each day, as told. Never change the dose yourself.
Considerations include
- Severity of your skin disease
- Blood pressure and kidney function
- Other medicines and supplements
- Past treatments and how they worked
- Pregnancy plans and infection history
How Cyclosporine works
Cyclosporine quiets overactive immune cells
Cyclosporine is a calcineurin inhibitor. It blocks a signal inside T cells, a type of immune cell. Without this signal, the T cells make fewer inflammatory chemicals.
Less immune activity means less skin inflammation, redness and itch. This is also why it lowers your defence against infection.
Modern Dermatology
Cyclosporine
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Severe plaque psoriasis
- Severe atopic dermatitis
- Chronic hives that resist other care
- A short bridge to long-term care
- People who can attend tests and follow-up
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks calcineurin
Quiets overactive immune T cells
Lowers inflammatory chemicals
Less redness and itch
Slows skin cell growth
Psoriasis plaques thin
Works throughout the body
Needs careful monitoring
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
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Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYour clinician first checks if online care is suitable for you. Some patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring. If Cyclosporine is right for you, your clinician decides and writes the prescription.
Cyclosporine blocks a signal inside T cells, a type of immune cell. These cells then make fewer inflammatory chemicals. This calms skin inflammation.
It can work fast, sometimes within a few weeks. Your clinician sets how long you take it. Treatment is usually limited in time.
Many people see clearer skin and less itch. Results differ from person to person. Skin can flare after you stop, so your clinician plans the next treatment.
Common effects include high blood pressure, kidney strain, headache, tremor and stomach upset. It lowers your immune defence. Call your Care Team for fever, swelling or less urine.
Do not use it with uncontrolled high blood pressure, poor kidney function or an active serious infection. Do not use it with some cancers. Tell your clinician about all medicines, as many interact with it.
Other options in our service include adalimumab, bimekizumab, apremilast, acitretin and topical medicines such as calcipotriol. For eczema, abrocitinib is another option. For hives, bilastine is a first-line choice. Your clinician decides.
Many medicines and grapefruit change cyclosporine levels. Avoid live vaccines. Use sun protection, and tell your clinician before you start any new medicine or supplement.
Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, plan a pregnancy or breastfeed. Pregnancy needs specialist guidance. Your clinician or a specialist decides if cyclosporine is right for you.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, cyclosporine is sold as Neoral and as generic versions. Brands can be absorbed differently, so do not switch between them without asking your pharmacist and your clinician. Your pharmacist can tell you which version you get.
Your clinician reviews your progress and test results before each refill. Message your Care Team early, before you run out. Do not stop or skip doses without asking, unless you have a serious side effect.
Carefully monitored, every step
Blood pressure
Checked before treatment and at regular visits.
Kidney tests
Blood tests check kidney function before and during treatment.
Other blood tests
Tests may also check liver function, potassium and lipids.
Infection and skin checks
Report fever or new skin changes quickly.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.