GlowDerm is an independent information and referral service. We don’t diagnose, prescribe or perform treatments ourselves — we help connect you with board-certified dermatologists and licensed skin-care clinics who evaluate your skin and explain your options. You decide what happens next.
GlowDerm is an independent information and referral service — not a medical provider, and not a substitute for professional care. Nothing here is medical advice; it is general information only. Results vary, individual results are not typical or guaranteed, and not everyone is a candidate — a licensed provider must evaluate your skin.
No forms full of personal details, no clinical questions on this page. You give us an email address; we help connect you with an independent, licensed skin-care provider for a free, no-obligation consultation about your skin goals.
GlowDerm is an independent information and referral service, not a dermatology practice, medical group or government agency. Figures describe the service, not any promised result; availability of providers varies by state and specialty.
Here is exactly what happens after you enter your email — no surprises, no pressure, and no one doing anything without your say-so.
Give us a single email address. That's the only field on this page. No medical history, no insurance, no phone screening you didn't ask for. When you're ready, we help connect you with a licensed skin-care provider.
We help connect you with a board-certified dermatologist or licensed skin-care clinic. GlowDerm does not diagnose, prescribe or perform treatments — the provider you choose does, and is independently licensed.
The provider evaluates your skin, listens to your goals, and explains what may — and may not — help, in plain language. Honest limits included: many skin procedures are medical treatments with possible side effects.
Book a consultation, get a second opinion, or do nothing at all — your call. Any care and any fees are arranged directly between you and the independent provider you choose, on terms you agree to in writing.
GlowDerm is not a dermatology clinic and not a medical provider. We help connect you with independent, licensed providers; we do not diagnose, prescribe or perform treatments, and nothing here is medical advice. Many skin procedures are medical treatments with possible side effects — results vary and not everyone is a candidate.
These are the areas a licensed provider may discuss with you. They are described here as general information only — not medical advice, and not a promise that any of them is right for your skin.
From everyday breakouts to persistent or cystic acne, a licensed provider can look at what is actually driving it and discuss options — topical or oral prescriptions, in-office procedures, or a tailored routine.
Fine lines, loss of firmness and sun damage change over time. Providers may discuss retinoids, injectables, energy-based devices and daily sun protection — always with honest expectations.
Sunspots, melasma and uneven tone can be approached with topicals, chemical peels or laser — but pigment can also return or worsen without the right plan for your skin type.
A broad term for restoring a healthy, even, hydrated look — usually a combination of treatments and a consistent at-home routine rather than any single fix.
Exfoliating solutions that remove outer layers of skin to improve texture and tone. Depth and downtime vary widely, and a peel is a medical procedure with real risks.
A gentle, multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates and hydrates. Often described as low-downtime, though whether it suits you still depends on your skin.
Some growths are purely cosmetic; others need medical attention. A dermatologist should evaluate any new, changing or concerning spot before anything is removed.
Focused light energy used to improve texture, scarring and tone. Effective for some people, but it is a medical procedure with a recovery period and genuine risks.
Acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks may respond to lasers, microneedling, peels or injections — results are gradual and vary a great deal by scar type and skin.
The right first step: a licensed provider examines your skin, listens to your goals and explains what may or may not help — in plain, pressure-free language.
The descriptions above are general information only — not medical advice and not a recommendation of any particular treatment. Many of these are medical procedures with possible side effects, including irritation, redness, pigment changes or scarring; a patch test or consultation may be needed, and a board-certified dermatologist should evaluate whether anything is appropriate for you. Results vary and not everyone is a candidate.
Skin concerns are common and very workable — and you don’t have to figure them out alone. These are the moments when people tend to reach out for a licensed provider’s help.
Persistent, painful or scarring acne that over-the-counter products haven't calmed. A provider can look at what's actually going on.
Any mole or mark that changes in size, shape or color — or that itches or bleeds — deserves prompt, in-person medical attention from a dermatologist.
Sun damage, pigmentation, dullness or early lines you'd simply like a licensed professional's honest read on, with realistic options.
If you're tired of trial-and-error with products, a provider can tailor a routine to your skin instead of leaving you to guess.
Nothing on this page can assess your skin. A new, changing, itching or bleeding spot should be seen in person by a licensed provider promptly. You can find a board-certified dermatologist for free with the AAD’s Find a Dermatologist tool. In a medical emergency, call 911.
That is the whole model, and we say it plainly. GlowDerm is an independent information and referral service — the board-certified dermatologist or licensed clinic you choose does the actual care, on terms you agree to directly with them.
GlowDerm is an independent information and referral service. The evaluation, any prescriptions and every procedure are handled by the independent, licensed provider you choose, never by us.
We help connect you with board-certified dermatologists and licensed skin-care clinics. Each is separately licensed and solely responsible for the care they provide to you.
The only thing you enter here is an email address. We never ask for your medical history, insurance, Social Security number or payment details on this page.
Many skin procedures are medical treatments with possible side effects such as irritation, pigment changes or scarring. Results vary, not everyone is a candidate, and we always point you to free resources.
Honest, non-hype accounts of what the referral experience can be like.
I'd been buying random serums for a year and getting nowhere. The dermatologist GlowDerm connected me with actually explained why my routine was fighting itself, and set realistic expectations instead of promising a miracle.
What I appreciated most was the honesty. Nobody guaranteed flawless skin. The provider walked through what a chemical peel could and couldn't do for my pigmentation, including the side effects, and let me decide at my own pace.
A spot on my shoulder had changed and I kept ignoring it. Getting matched with a board-certified dermatologist quickly took away the guesswork. They also reminded me it's free to look up a derm through the AAD myself.
Composite, illustrative examples, not statements from identified patients; individual results vary. Nothing here predicts or promises a result, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Before you pay anyone, know that there are excellent free public resources. We share them because you deserve to make an informed choice about your skin:
One email helps connect you with an independent, licensed skin-care provider for a free, no-obligation consultation. No clinical details on this page — just a first conversation, whenever you’re ready.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (877) 555-0140. Not a medical provider, and not medical advice.