Don't miss out! We have unique, gentle, and effective prescriptions for Acne and Rosacea from Minn Skin (for Minnesota and Wisconsin)
- Minn Skin
- Dec 1
- 5 min read
Acne and rosacea can feel like stubborn skin challenges that affect your confidence and comfort. Finding treatments that work without harsh side effects often feels like a balancing act. At Minn Skin, you can explore prescription options designed to be both gentle and effective, helping you manage these conditions with care and confidence. This post guides you through popular prescription ingredients and treatment approaches that combine strength with skin-friendly formulas.
Understanding Acne and Rosacea
Acne and rosacea are common skin conditions but differ in causes and symptoms. Acne usually involves clogged pores, excess oil, and bacteria leading to pimples, blackheads, or cysts. Rosacea, on the other hand, causes redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps that resemble acne but with a different underlying inflammation.
Both conditions can cause discomfort and affect your appearance, but they require different treatment approaches. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right prescription options that target your specific skin needs.
Why Choose Prescription Treatments?
Over-the-counter products can help mild cases, but persistent or moderate acne and rosacea often need stronger, targeted prescriptions. Prescription treatments offer:
Stronger active ingredients that reduce inflammation, bacteria, and oil production
Tailored formulations suited to sensitive or reactive skin
Professional guidance to adjust treatment based on your skin’s response
Minn Skin offers prescriptions that balance effectiveness with gentleness, minimizing irritation while improving your skin’s health.
Popular Prescription Ingredients for Acne
Here are some commonly prescribed ingredients that Minn Skin uses to treat acne effectively and gently:
1. Retinoids
Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that promote skin cell turnover and prevent clogged pores. They reduce acne lesions and improve skin texture.
Examples: Tretinoin, Adapalene
Benefits: Clears acne, smooths skin, reduces fine lines
Considerations: Start with low concentration to avoid dryness or irritation
2. Benzoyl Peroxide
This ingredient kills acne-causing bacteria and helps clear blocked pores.
Benefits: Fast-acting antibacterial effect
Considerations: Can cause dryness or redness; often combined with moisturizers
3. Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics reduce bacteria and inflammation.
Examples: Clindamycin, Erythromycin
Benefits: Controls bacterial growth and redness
Considerations: Usually combined with other treatments to prevent resistance
Oral antibiotics to reduce extensive bacteria and inflammation.
Examples: Doxycycline, Bactrim, Amoxicillin
Benefits: Controls bacterial growth and redness
Considerations: Usually used as initial treatment for moderate-severe acne to achieve faster results and reduce scarring, then tapered while adding topicals for longer term maintenance therapy
4. Azelaic Acid
Azelaic acid reduces inflammation and kills bacteria. It also helps with pigmentation issues caused by acne.
Benefits: Gentle on sensitive skin, reduces redness and dark spots
Suitable for rosacea as well
Popular compounded (customized) Minn Skin prescriptions:
Cream (30gm) | Niacinamide 4%, Tretinoin 0.025%, Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt 0.5% |
Cream (30gm) | Niacinamide 4%, Tretinoin 0.1%, Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt 0.5% |
Cream (30gm) | Niacinamide 4%, Tazarotene 0.05%, Hyaluronic Acid Sodium Salt 0.5% |
Cream (30gm) | Dapsone 8.5%, Niacinamide 2%, Spironolactone 5% |
Cream (30gm) | Dapsone 8.5%, Niacinamide 4% |
Gel (30gm) | Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Clindamycin 1%, Niacinamide 2%, Tretinoin 0.025% |
Gel (30gm) | Adapalene 0.3%, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, Niacinamide 4% |
Cleanser (120mL) | Salicylic Acid 2%, Sulfacetamide Sodium Monohydrate 8%, Sulfur Precipitated 2.8% |
**Pharmacy: SKNV - Pricing is $55 for each medication, free shipping, and money back guarantee
Tretinoin, Tazarotene (Vitamin A / Retinoids): Increases skin cell turnover (unclogs pores), stimulates collagen production, exfoliation (lighten dark spots, smoother skin)
Dapsone, Sulfacetamide Sodium, Sulfur: Anti-bacterial / anti-inflammatory
Spironolactone: Testosterone blocker (reduces sebum/oil production which can clog pores and cause hormonal acne)
Salicylic Acid: Exfoliation (sheds dead skin cells, unclogs pores), anti-inflammatory
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Moisturizes, anti-inflammatory, brightens complexion, supports collagen production, regulates oil production
Hyaluronic Acid: Increases skin hydration
Prescription Options for Rosacea
Rosacea requires treatments that calm inflammation and reduce redness without irritating sensitive skin. Minn Skin offers prescriptions with these key ingredients:
1. Metronidazole
A topical antibiotic that reduces inflammation and redness.
Benefits: Effective for mild to moderate rosacea
Gentle enough for sensitive skin
2. Ivermectin
Targets skin mites that may worsen rosacea and reduces inflammation.
Benefits: Improves redness and bumps
Often preferred for its anti-inflammatory effects
3. Brimonidine
A gel that constricts blood vessels to reduce facial redness temporarily - for flushing and blushing.
Benefits: Quick relief of redness
Use as needed for flare-ups (examples: parties, weddings, special events)
4. Azelaic Acid
As with acne, azelaic acid helps calm rosacea symptoms and improve skin tone.
Antibiotics
Oral antibiotics to reduce inflammation, especially if eye symptoms are involve.
Examples: Doxycycline, Minocycline
Benefits: Controls inflammation redness
Considerations: Can be used for rosacea flares, or low dose for long-term maintenance therapy.
Popular compounded (customized) Minn Skin prescriptions:
Gel (30gm) | Brimonidine Tartrate 0.25%, Ivermectin 1%, Metronidazole 1%, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (Azelaic Acid) |
Cream (30gm) | Azelaic Acid 15%, Niacinamide |
Gel (30gm) | Ivermectin 1%, Metronidazole 1%, Niacinamide 4%, Potassium Azeloyl (Azelaic Acid) 30%, 5.7% |
**Pharmacy: SKNV - Pricing is $55 for each medication, free shipping, and money back guarantee
Brimonidine: Temporarily constricts small blood vessels (reducing redness)
Ivermectin: Anti-parasitic (kills Demodex mites associated with Rosacea), anti-inflammatory
Metronidazole: Anti-bacterial / anti-inflammatory
Azelaic Acid: Reduces dark spots, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Moisturizes, anti-inflammatory, brightens complexion, supports collagen production, regulates oil production
Cream (30gm) | Oxymetazoline 0.88%, Hydrocortisone 1% (compare to Rhofade) |
**Pharmacy: Mix Pharmacy - Pricing is $105 for this medication, delivery or pickup
Oxymetazoline: Temporarily tightens blood vessels (reduces redness and swelling)
Hydrocortisone (steroid): Anti-inflammatory
Combining Prescriptions for Best Acne Rosacea Results for Minnesota and Wisconsin patients
Your skin is unique, so combining treatments can improve outcomes. For example:
Use a retinoid at night to clear acne and improve skin texture
Apply azelaic acid in the morning to reduce redness and pigmentation
Add metronidazole or ivermectin for rosacea inflammation control
Minn Skin’s dermatology provider can help you and anyone in Minnesota and Wisconsin build a personalized acne or rosacea prescription routine that fits your skin type and lifestyle.
Tips for Using Prescription Treatments Safely
Prescription treatments can be powerful, so use them carefully to avoid irritation:
Start slowly: Introduce one product at a time to see how your skin reacts
Moisturize: Use a gentle moisturizer to reduce dryness and peeling
Sun protection: Many treatments increase sun sensitivity; apply sunscreen daily
Follow instructions: Use the prescribed amount and frequency
Communicate with your provider: Report any severe irritation or side effects
Why Minn Skin Stands Out
Minn Skin focuses on gentle yet effective prescriptions tailored to your skin’s needs. Their approach includes:
Easy and affordable access to specialized dermatology care
Online form-based questionnaires, so you can get care from anywhere in MN and WI
Personalized online consultations to understand your skin condition and goals
Access to a range of prescription ingredients backed by research
Guidance on combining treatments safely for best results
Support for ongoing skin health beyond just clearing acne or rosacea
Take Control of Your Skin Today
Managing acne and rosacea doesn’t mean choosing between effectiveness and gentleness. With Minn Skin’s prescription options, you get treatments designed to clear your skin while respecting its sensitivity. Start with a professional consultation to find the right combination for your skin type and condition.
Your skin deserves care that works without harshness. Explore Minn Skin’s prescription options and take the first step toward clearer, calmer skin.
Visit www.minnskin.com to get started!
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