Melasma, assessed by a prescriber
Melasma can be stubborn and personal. Tell us what you are seeing and send photos, and an independent licensed prescriber reviews them and recommends a plan for you.
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 melasma
What melasma is
Melasma shows up as brown or grey-brown patches, most often on the cheeks, forehead, nose bridge or upper lip. It is common and it is not contagious.
What can drive it
Sun and visible light, pregnancy, hormonal birth control and other hormone changes are common triggers. It often runs in families.
When to get it assessed
If patches are new, spreading or bothering you, a prescriber can confirm what it is likely to be and talk through options, including daily sun protection.
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 patches are and when they first appeared
- Sun exposure and the sun protection you use
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormonal medications
- What you have already tried
- 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, tell us in your questionnaire. Your prescriber takes pregnancy and breastfeeding into account, and some options are not suitable during either.
Not necessarily. An independent licensed prescriber reviews your questionnaire and photos and decides whether a prescription is appropriate. A prescription is never guaranteed.
You do not need to know before you start. Describe what you see and send photos. If your prescriber thinks it needs an in-person look, they will tell you.
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Ready when you are
The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes. You can save it and come back.