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Home / Skin Medicinals

Skin Medicinals vs Miiskin

This article breaks down how Miiskin and Skin Medicinals compare, so you can easily determine which option is the right fit for your skincare needs. 

Senior Content Manager Jennifer Highland
Written by:
Jennifer Highland
Senior Content Manager

Table of Content:
What is Skin Medicinals? | What is Miiskin? | Skin Medicinals vs Miiskin | How to get a prescription? | Type of medications you can get | FAQ


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What is Skin Medicinals?

Skin Medicinals is a prescription platform that facilitates the purchase of compounded medications, which are fulfilled by partner pharmacies such as Foothills Pharmacy, Chemistry Rx, Strive Pharmacy, and ApothecoRx. These pharmacies create customized topical medications containing specific active ingredients prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Unlike traditional retail pharmacies, compounding pharmacies prepare medications that are individually formulated based on a provider’s prescription. These formulations may combine multiple active ingredients into a single preparation at customized strengths.

Important Disclaimer: Compounded medications are not reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or efficacy.

What is Miiskin?

Miiskin now also partners with Foothills Pharmacy, allowing patients to order their compounded prescriptions directly through the platform. This integration provides a seamless end-to-end experience—consultation, prescription, and medication fulfillment—all in one place.

Through Miiskin, users submit photos and a brief medical history related to their skin, hair, or nail concerns. A dermatologist then reviews the case and provides a diagnosis, treatment plan, and any necessary prescriptions—typically within 1 to 2 business days, often sooner. Unlike many telehealth services, Miiskin does not require a subscription, making it easy for patients to access care on demand.

Dermatologist in the Miiskin network can treat a wide range of conditions, including acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and hair loss, offering expert clinical care without the need for an in-person visit.

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Skin Medicinals vs Miiskin: How do these two platforms compare?

Category
Miiskin
Skin Medicinals
Function
Online consult + prescriptions + compounded meds via Foothills
Fills compounded prescriptions
Target users
Patients needing diagnosis + treatment
Patients with a prescription
How it works
Submit photos → dermatologist reviews → Rx sent to Foothills
Doctor sends Rx → pharmacy compounds + ships
Service type
Diagnosis + treatment + medication
Medication only
Prescription role
Creates and manages prescriptions
Fulfills existing prescriptions
Pricing
$59 consult + Foothills ($48.99–$68.99)
Varies by formula
Subscription
No
No
Role
Full care: consult → Rx → meds
Compounding after diagnosis

How to get a prescription for a compounded formula?

  • Start a consultation on Miiskin by submitting your skin concern and photos.
  • Get diagnosed by a board-certified dermatologist within 1–2 business days.
  • Select Foothills as your preferred pharmacy.
  • Dermatologist sends a prescription to Foothills.
  • Order your medication right on Miiskin, make the payment, and Foothills will ship your medication to your doorstep.
foothills compounded formulas

Request a customized Foothills formula

Consult a board-certified dermatologist online and request a customized Foothills formula —all within Miiskin.

Get a Foothills formula

What compounded formulas are available via the Miiskin + Foothills partnership?

These are some of the most popular compounded formulas, though Foothills offers many more beyond this short list.

Example compounded formulas via Foothills
Tretinoin & Niacinamide
Topical Spironolactone & Niacinamide
Tretinoin & Clindamycin
Adapalene, Clindamycin, Benzoyl Peroxide & Niacinamide
Tretinoin, Azelaic Acid & Niacinamide
Dapsone & Tretinoin
Tretinoin & Azelaic Acid
Salicylic Acid & Glycolic Acid
Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Niacinamide & Vitamin C
Azelaic Acid, Ivermectin & Metronidazole
Topical Minoxidil & Topical Finasteride
Topical Minoxidil & Topical Spironolactone
Topical Minoxidil, Tretinoin & Topical Dutasteride
Other dermatologist-selected ingredients

Important Disclaimer: Compounded medications are not reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety or efficacy. Suitability and formulation are determined by your prescribing provider. Not all patients will be prescribed a compounded medication.

Provider & Prescription Information

Miiskin connects patients with independent dermatologists who provide care through their private practices. Compounded prescriptions can be ordered via Miiskin and are dispensed by Foothills pharmacy. Standard medications can be issued for any local pharmacy.

FAQ

Is Foothills a Skin Medicinals partner?

Yes. Skin Medicinals prescriptions are fulfilled by Foothills Pharmacy, Chemistry Rx Pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy or ApothecoRx.

Can I buy Foothills compounded medications via Miiskin and Skin Medicinals?

Yes. With Miiskin, you select Foothills as your preferred pharmacy during your online consultation and order your medication directly through the platform.

If you buy medication via Skin Medicinals, it may be fulfilled by Foothills or another compounding pharmacy.

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When to choose Miiskin and when to choose Skin Medicinals?

Choose Miiskin if you need a dermatologist consultation, a diagnosis, or a new prescription—and want the convenience of getting your compounded medication filled through Foothills in the same platform.

Choose Skin Medicinals if you already have a prescription and simply need a compounded formula filled without needing a consultation.

What do compounded medications cost through Skin Medicinals and Miiskin?

The cost of compounded medications through Skin Medicinals can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients and strengths included in your formula. Because of this variability, you may not know the exact price until you’re ready to pay for your medication.

In contrast, if you order a Foothills formula via Miiskin, you get transparent, fixed pricing for. Most 30-gram formulas are $48.99, select advanced formulas are $58.99, and certain hair care formulas are also $58.99. This upfront pricing allows you to know exactly what you’ll pay before you place your order.

What’s better for getting compounded medication: Miiskin or Skin Medicinals?

There’s no universal “best” option, the right choice depends on your situation and what you value most.


Miiskin may be the better choice if:

  • You need both a consultation and a prescription.
    Miiskin connects you with board-certified dermatologists who can evaluate your skin, provide a diagnosis, and prescribe treatment.
  • You prefer a simple, pay-as-you-go model.
    There are no subscriptions. You only pay for a consultation when you need it and decide afterward whether to fill the prescription.
  • You want to know how much you are paying for your medication.
    Most Foothills formulas are $48.99, with a few exceptions priced at $58.99
  • You want everything in one place.
    Miiskin offers a streamlined experience: consultation, diagnosis, prescription, and fulfillment, all through the same platform.

Skin Medicinals may be a better choice if:

  • You already have a valid prescription from a dermatologist and simply need to order your customized compounded formula.
  • You are comfortable with variable pricing.
    Skin Medicinals doesn’t offer standardized pricing, so you may not know the cost of your medication until checkout, it may be higher or lower than Miiskin’s fixed $48.99–$58.99 range.
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