Everything you need to know before you start.
How much does online acne treatment cost?+
You pay your Clear Course total at checkout. Clear Courses run $177 to $780 for the initial prepaid term: Month to Month ($59/mo, $177 total, 3-month minimum), The Full Course ($49/mo, $195 total, 4 months), and Year of Clear ($29/mo, $350 total, 12 months). Accutane® care runs the same three terms at $297, $316, and $780. The exact amount is shown before you submit payment. Prescriptions are billed separately by the partner pharmacy, which runs your insurance. Free Rx shipping every month.
Does insurance cover Accutane® through TGIC?+
Yes. The partner pharmacy runs your insurance on every Accutane® (isotretinoin) prescription, including the iPledge-required birth control if you need one. Some eligible insured patients pay as low as $0 through the partner pharmacy; coverage and copays vary by patient, insurance plan, prescription and pharmacy. The Clear Course itself is cash-pay — what you're paying for is the dermatologist, the iPledge concierge, and the dashboard.
Accutane® cost & insurance→Can I get Accutane® online?+
Yes. Accutane® (isotretinoin) is available online through TGIC in all 50 states plus Guam, prescribed by a board-certified dermatologist licensed in your state. Every Accutane® patient gets an iPledge concierge who tracks the monthly window, pregnancy testing cadence, refill timing, and every iPledge deadline for you.
Get Accutane® online→What states does TGIC serve?+
TGIC serves all 50 states plus Guam for The Clear Course — topical acne treatment, hormonal acne, rosacea, and eczema. Board-certified dermatologists are licensed in every state. Accutane® (isotretinoin) is available in all 50 states plus Guam. State eligibility is confirmed during intake.
Can teens use TGIC?+
Yes. Patients age 13 and up can use TGIC with a parent or guardian's consent — including Accutane® care, where the parent signs off on enrollment. The quiz walks the teen and parent through the consent step, payment, and intake. Parents stay in the loop on billing and care decisions; the dermatologist communicates with the teen directly in the dashboard.
Is the dermatologist real and board-certified?+
Yes. Every TGIC case is reviewed by a U.S. board-certified dermatologist licensed in your state. You see their name, photo, and state license number before treatment starts, and you can message them directly through your dashboard — a real person reads every message. TGIC does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants for acne diagnosis or prescription decisions.
How long until I see results?+
Most patients see noticeable change in 6 to 12 weeks. Acne treatment works gradually — topicals turn skin over, oral medications reduce oil production and inflammation, and visible change follows the underlying biology shift. Accutane® patients typically see steady clearing across the course.
How do I cancel?+
Cancel directly from your dashboard — click “Manage billing or cancel” to open your secure billing portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current term, so you keep every month you've paid for. Each plan has a minimum commitment: 3 months (Month to Month), 4 months (The Full Course), or 12 months (Year of Clear). After the minimum, no lock-in.
Is TGIC HIPAA compliant?+
Yes. TGIC operates under HIPAA. Protected health information — intake, photos, messaging, prescription history — is shared only with the providers and business associates who need it to deliver your care. TGIC does not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes.
What happens after I take the quiz?+
After the quiz, you upload two photos, check out through secure billing, and a board-certified dermatologist reviews your case within 24 hours. If approved, your prescription ships with free shipping from the partner pharmacy (insurance run automatically) and your dashboard takes over for messaging, refills, lab orders, and — if you're on Accutane® — iPledge check-ins. A real person reads every message.
