Dark spots and uneven tone, assessed by a prescriber
Marks left behind by sun, breakouts or irritation are common in every skin tone. Send a short questionnaire and photos for an independent licensed prescriber to review.
A prescription is never guaranteed. Your prescriber decides what is appropriate.
- Independent licensed prescribers
- Filled by M1 Pharmacy (OCP #305875)
- Discreet, tracked delivery
- Available in 8 provinces
Understanding hyperpigmentation
What hyperpigmentation is
Hyperpigmentation is skin that has become darker than the skin around it. It includes sun spots and the marks that stay after a breakout, a rash or an injury has healed.
What can drive it
Sun exposure, inflammation from acne or eczema, friction, and some medications. Deeper skin tones are more prone to marks after inflammation.
When to get it assessed
If marks are not fading, new ones keep appearing, or a spot is changing in size, shape or colour. A changing spot should always be seen in person.
How it works
- 1
Answer a questionnaire
About 5 minutes on your phone. Tell us about your concern, your health history and what you already use.
- 2
Pharmacist consultation
A free 15-minute phone consultation with an M1 Pharmacy pharmacist about your answers and your questions.
- 3
A prescriber reviews it
An independent prescriber licensed in your province reviews your questionnaire and decides whether a prescription is right for you.
- 4
M1 Pharmacy fills it
If something is prescribed, M1 Pharmacy prepares it, a pharmacist checks it, and it ships to you. You see the price first.
What your prescriber will ask about
- Where the marks are and what came before them
- Your skin tone and how your skin reacts to sun
- Sun protection and products you use now
- Your medications and health history
- Clear photos in natural light
The pharmacist consultation is free. A $30 prescriber fee covers the independent review of your questionnaire. It is waived when you have valid refills on file and a new review isn’t needed. Medication is priced by the pharmacy and shown to you before you pay.
Start your assessmentQuestions
Yes. Your questionnaire asks about your skin tone and how your skin reacts, and your prescriber takes that into account.
Not necessarily. An independent licensed prescriber reviews your questionnaire and photos and decides whether a prescription is appropriate. A prescription is never guaranteed.
A mole or spot that is changing, bleeding or looks different from the others should be checked in person by a doctor. This service is not a skin cancer check.
Other skin concerns we assess
Ready when you are
The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes. You can save it and come back.