Dermatology & Skin

The Best First Derm Alternatives

6 First Derm alternatives, ranked on our independent 6-factor score with pricing, insurance and public sentiment.

Quick answer

The best-rated alternative to First Derm is Honeydew (4.5/5), which is cash-pay from $25/mo. Below are 6 dermatology & skin alternatives ranked by our independent 6-factor score.

Editorially independent: Our rankings and ratings are decided by our editors and are never for sale. Clinics can claim and manage their profile, but cannot pay to change their position or score. See our methodology.

Honeydew

★★★★★4.5

Best for a cash-pay budget from $25/mo

Rated 4.5/5, higher than First Derm's 3.8/5. Cash pay, from $25/mo. Trustpilot: 4.6/5 from several hundred reviews.

Read our Honeydew review

Agency

★★★★★4.2

Best for a cash-pay budget from ~$40 per month (billed bimonthly)

Rated 4.2/5, higher than First Derm's 3.8/5. Cash pay, from ~$40 per month (billed bimonthly). Trustpilot: 4.7/5 from ~140 reviews.

Read our Agency review

Curology

★★★★★4.2

Best for a cash-pay budget from $25/mo

Rated 4.2/5, higher than First Derm's 3.8/5. Cash pay, from $25/mo. Trustpilot: 4.1/5 from ~1,100 reviews.

Read our Curology review

Hims & Hers

★★★★★4.1

Best for a cash-pay budget from $79/mo

Rated 4.1/5, higher than First Derm's 3.8/5. Cash pay, from $79/mo. Trustpilot: 3.0/5 from ~7,000 reviews.

Read our Hims & Hers review

Happy Head

★★★★★4.0

Best for a cash-pay budget from From $59/mo

Rated 4/5, higher than First Derm's 3.8/5. Cash pay, from From $59/mo. Trustpilot: 4.5/5 from ~1,700 reviews.

Read our Happy Head review

MDLIVE

★★★★★3.7

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 3.7/5. Unlike First Derm, it accepts insurance (Commercial), with cash pricing from $0–$108/visit. Trustpilot: 1.5/5 ('Bad') from ~12,100 reviews (BBB F; Sitejabber 1.1/5).

Read our MDLIVE review

Why people look for First Derm alternatives

•Advice and triage only, limited US prescribing
•Very few Trustpilot reviews to gauge
•Many cases resolve with OTC, not a script

See the full picture in our First Derm review.

First Derm alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to First Derm?+

Honeydew is the best-rated alternative, scoring 4.5/5 on our independent 6-factor rubric. Pricing starts at $25/mo.

Is there a cheaper alternative to First Derm?+

MDLIVE is among the lowest-priced options here, starting at $0–$108/visit. Compare total cost, since add-ons and lab fees vary by provider.

First Derm vs Honeydew: which is better?+

Honeydew rates 4.5/5 versus First Derm. The right pick depends on whether you want insurance, the lowest price, or a specific treatment.