WINLEVI is an FDA-approved prescription cream that targets sebum (oil) production to control future breakouts. It does this by acting on acne hormones, called androgen, in the skin. Acne hormones control the amount of sebum your body produces. When those hormones fluctuate, such as during puberty, stress, or menstruation, too much sebum is produced, leading to acne.

The exact way WINLEVI works on acne is unknown. 

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WINLEVI can be used by FEMALES and MALES, ages 12 and older, with acne.

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Sebum is an oily wax made by your skin. Some sebum is good, as it moisturizes and protects your skin. But some people produce too much sebum, especially when their hormones are surging. Too much sebum in your skin acts as “food” for acne-causing bacteria, leading to breakouts.

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Acne hormones in your skin called androgens are responsible for making sebum. These acne hormones also affect how much sebum is made. Acne hormone levels change during our lifetime, for both females AND males. This includes puberty and continues throughout the teenage years, and pre-menopause and menopause. This change in hormones can cause more sebum and inflammation, which can lead to more acne.

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WINLEVI is the only acne cream that works by targeting sebum (oil) production in the skin to control future breakouts. It does this by acting on acne hormones in the skin. Acne hormones control the amount of sebum produced in your skin—too much sebum leads to acne.

The exact way WINLEVI works on acne is unknown.

See how WINLEVI targets sebum to control future breakouts.

Dr. Pimple Popper explains what makes WINLEVI different and how it works.

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Yes, WINLEVI provides moisturization for both males and females, as seen in a recent clinical study. In the study, measurements of skin hydration on people with acne-prone skin showed an improvement in moisturization after 2 weeks.

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No, WINLEVI maintains the skin barrier, as seen in a recent clinical study. In the study, no skin barrier damage was measured in people using WINLEVI after 2 weeks.

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WINLEVI is only available as a prescription from your Derm or other healthcare provider. Whether in person or via Telehealth, meeting with a Derm is the best way to address your acne, as they can assess your individual skin condition and make personalized recommendations that fit your lifestyle and goals.

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No, WINLEVI is not a steroid. It is a topical androgen receptor inhibitor, which means that it acts on acne hormones in the skin to control sebum (oil) production.

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Apply WINLEVI twice a day, in the morning and the evening. 

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WINLEVI should be applied twice daily. Your skin can break down the active ingredient in WINLEVI in 12 hours. Applying WINLEVI twice daily keeps it working around the clock targeting sebum (oil) production, for more control over future breakouts.

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Before using WINLEVI, gently wash and dry the affected area.

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WINLEVI is not a spot treatment and should be applied to the entire affected area (face, chest, shoulders, and/or back). Each tube has 60 grams of WINLEVI, enough to apply 1 gram (a fingertip amount) to the entire affected area twice daily for 30 days before getting a refill.

Avoid using WINLEVI cream on skin areas with cuts, abrasions, eczema, or on sunburned skin. Avoid getting WINLEVI cream into your eyes, lips, mouth, corners of your nose, or mucous membranes.

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WINLEVI was studied and approved for use without other acne treatments. Talk to your dermatology professional about using WINLEVI at the same time as other acne treatments.

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When your provider e-Prescribes WINLEVI through PhilRx, it will be delivered to your door. If you choose to fill your WINLEVI prescription at your local pharmacy, you can pick it up there.

WINLEVI should not be left in hot temperatures for any period of time, including in a mailbox, on a doorstep, or in a vehicle.

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In clinical studies with WINLEVI, a noticeable reduction in acne was seen as early as Week 4. After 12 weeks of use, WINLEVI showed significant improvement in a reduction in pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads, and patients had clear or almost clear skin.

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Yes. All types of acne share an underlying cause—excess sebum (oil) production. WINLEVI controls future breakouts by targeting sebum production in the skin.

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Yes, WINLEVI was studied in both males and females, and both experienced a noticeable reduction in acne as early as Week 4, and clear or almost clear skin after 12 weeks.

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Yes! WINLEVI has shown continued improvement over time with twice-daily use.

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