Acne Protocol

A New, Precision Solution for Cystic, Hormonal, or Fungal Acne

PRECISION TELEHEALTH SPECIALIZING IN MICROBIOME DERMATOLOGY™

Approved by Hundreds of Doctors

4.9 on Trust Pilot | Recommended by 500+ Doctors

IMCAS / American Association of Dermatology Award Winner

Our personalized acne treatments are HSA/FSA eligible, making effective solutions easier to access.

HSA/FSA

Eligible

Our licensed doctors provide customized acne care remotely, giving you expert guidance wherever you are.

Fully Licensed

Teledermatology

We prioritize safer acne treatments, ensuring sustainable solutions that protect reduce the chances of antibiotic resistance.

Sustainable

Stewardship

Get round-the-clock support from our acne care team for quick answers and expert advice, anytime.

Always Here For You

Concierge Access.

Before & After

15 hours post-application of this patient's Custom Active Phage Serum, this patient experienced complete clearance of her breakout. She continues to use her phage serum as a topical prevention.

Before

After

Precision skincare for you

Take control of your acne with our personalized skin test, phage therapy, custom compounded prescriptions, and clinical guidance to calm redness, eliminate bacteria that cause breakouts, and support skin healing.

What to Expect: MD-03™ for Acne

Designed for acne-prone skin, this clinical protocol resets your skin microbiome, introduces targeted treatments, and offers long-term support to calm breakouts and prevent new ones.

Here's what you get in the first 3 months:

Our best-in-class skin microbiome test identifies high levels of bacteria correlated with breakouts and reveals unique factors that could be contributing to your skin health.

Skin Discovery Test

Our scientists and medical experts provide short and long-term guidance based on medical evaluation, as well as your test results, to ensure you're getting exactly what is best for you.

1:1 Clinical Guidance

Personalized Prescription

As a fully licensed teledermatology practice, our clinicians prescribe a Custom Compounded Prescription that is sensitive to your goals, medical history, and skin microbiome type.

Custom Active Phage Serum

Start using your Custom Active Phage Serum to target your blemishes quickly and safely. Our patent-pending phage complexes uniquely knock out your issue-causing bacteria.

MD-03 Acne Protocol™

$260/mo

This plan includes:

Skin Microbiome Discovery Test (1st month and every 6 months after)
1:1 Medical Consultation (on-going)
Custom Active Phage Serum (monthly after testing)
(Discounted) Personalized Acne Prescription (monthly)

*This plan requires a 3-mo minimum to complete the Introductory Experience. After you complete your purchase, you will receive a short on-boarding call before your first shipment can be sent.

Quantity

HSA/FSA Eligible

Use your HSA/FSA funds for this monthly protocol to support your acne

What/When to Expect Your Shipment

Once you complete your purchase and on-boarding call, you will receive your first shipment in 2-3 business days

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What our customers are saying

OUR CUSTOMERS SAY THEY APPRECIATE THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF PARALLEL'S MICROBIOME DERMATOLOGY™ APPROACH AND REPORT A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OVER 12 weeks WITH MD-03™

"My phage serum completely cleared up my pimples in just 15 hours—way faster than any pimple patch or skincare product I've ever used. I could actually see the redness and swelling reduce within a few hours, and by the next day, it was gone."

Katie S.

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"I’ve been battling stubborn forehead acne for what feels like forever, and nothing seemed to work. No matter what I tried, the breakouts just wouldn’t go away. I was skeptical about trying yet another product, but this serum completely blew me away. Within a week, my skin texture smoothed out. I’m honestly shocked at how fast this worked."

Carrie W.

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"I have battled persistent acne, and it seemed nothing I tried could truly clear my skin. New breakouts appeared weekly, and I grew increasingly frustrated as expensive cleansers, serums, and facials failed to provide lasting results. Then, I discovered the MD-03, and it has absolutely transformed my skin! The breakouts have ceased entirely, and my complexion is the clearest it's ever been. I will never go back."

Ivan T.

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FAQs

Have questions? We’re here to help.

What is included in the MD-03 Acne Protocol™?

The MD-03 Acne Protocol™ includes a skin test, a custom phage serum targeting acne-causing bacteria, and a personalized prescription tailored to your skin needs. The phage serum eliminates harmful bacteria that contribute to your breakouts, while preserving beneficial bacteria in your skin microbiome.

How do the phage serum and compounded prescription work together?

Parallel Health’s phage serums target specific harmful bacteria unique to your skin microbiome to rebalance your microbial ecosystem and reduce inflammation. Your personalized prescription complement the mechanism of phage by treating skin concerns orthogonally, using clinically active, scientifically proven prescription ingredients. Together, they provide a powerful approach, with the phage serum addressing bacterial imbalances and the prescriptions offering targeted treatment for your specific skin condition(s).

How soon can I expect to see results from the MD-03 Acne Protocol™?

While results vary, many users see a reduction in redness in just 24 hours, while most see long-term improvements in skin texture and fewer breakouts in 4-6 weeks of starting the protocol. More severe cases may take several months to see improvement.

How does the skin test work for acne-prone skin?

The skin test analyzes your skin’s microbiome to create a personalized treatment plan, addressing the root cause of acne for more effective and long-lasting results.

Are your serums and prescriptions safe for long-term use?

Yes, all formulations, from phage serums to custom compounds, are crafted under the care of doctors and scientists with safety in mind and can be used long-term under the medical supervision from our clinical team.