Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Trifarotene
Prescription only
Trifarotene prescribed online
Trifarotene (Aklief) is a prescription retinoid cream for acne on the face and body. A Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your skin and decides if it is right for you.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical retinoid cream (trifarotene)
- For acne on the face and trunk
- Results build over weeks to months
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forAcneAcne scars
Do not use trifarotene if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tell your clinician right away if you think you may be pregnant. Protect your skin from sun every day while you use it.
Choosing the right plan for you
Your clinician explains how often to apply it and how much to use on each area. Some people start slowly to let the skin adjust. Your Care Team adjusts the plan as your skin responds.
Considerations include
- Severity of acne
- Areas affected (face, chest, shoulders, back)
- Skin sensitivity and dryness
- Past acne treatments and how they worked
- Pregnancy plans and sun exposure
How trifarotene works
Trifarotene targets the skin cells that drive acne
Trifarotene is a retinoid that acts on one type of vitamin A receptor in the skin, called RAR-gamma. This receptor is the main one in the skin's top layer. The drug helps cells shed normally, so pores clog less.
It also calms inflammation. Together, these actions reduce current pimples and prevent new ones.
Modern Dermatology
Trifarotene
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Acne on the face
- Acne on the chest, shoulders or back
- Blackheads and whiteheads
- Inflamed pimples
- People who want one retinoid for face and body
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Targets RAR-gamma
Acts where the skin needs it
Normalizes cell shedding
Pores clog less often
Calms inflammation
Red pimples settle down
Prevents new breakouts
Clearer skin over time
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.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYes, when it is appropriate for you. You fill in a short online intake, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews it. Your clinician decides if Aklief is right for you.
Trifarotene is a retinoid that acts on the RAR-gamma receptor, the main vitamin A receptor in the top layer of skin. It helps skin cells shed normally and keeps pores from clogging. It also calms inflammation.
Plan on several weeks before you notice a change. Full results can take a few months. Skin can look worse at first. Keep using it as your clinician advises.
Many people see fewer pimples on the face and body over a few months. Results vary, and acne can return when you stop. Your clinician talks with you about a plan to keep skin clear.
Common effects are dryness, peeling, redness, itching and stinging. They are strongest in the first weeks and usually ease. Your skin is also more sensitive to the sun. Tell your clinician if irritation is strong or lasts.
Do not use it if you are pregnant or plan to be. Tell your clinician about eczema, sunburn or broken skin in the treated area. Your clinician checks these points before prescribing.
Other options include adapalene, adapalene with benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin products, dapsone gel and doxycycline. Your clinician chooses based on your acne and your health.
Often yes, but your clinician guides the mix. Strong exfoliants, scrubs and drying cleansers can irritate your skin. Use a gentle moisturizer and a daily sunscreen. Tell your clinician about every acne product you use.
Do not use trifarotene during pregnancy. If you plan to be pregnant, tell your clinician. If you are breastfeeding, ask your clinician first, and do not apply it to the breast area where the baby may touch.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Aklief is the brand name in Canada. At this time there is no generic version. Your pharmacist can tell you if one becomes available.
Your clinician decides if you need a refill, usually after a follow-up. Your Care Team sends the request to your pharmacy. Contact your Care Team before your supply runs out.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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