1-on-1 with a provider. A protocol built around your biology. We find the root cause - and we clear it. No prescriptions, no topicals.
Takes 2 minutes. Find out what's actually driving your acne.
Cystic and hormonal acne start inside - in your gut, your hormones, your biology. That is why topicals stop working the moment you stop using them.
A 30-minute consultation. A protocol built around your biology. Weekly provider check-ins. No guessing, no trial and error.
We are not guessing. The root cause approach at Varden Hill comes from clinical experience and lived experience. Our provider has seen what happens when cystic acne goes unaddressed - and what happens when you actually fix the cause.
Every patient gets a 1-on-1 consultation. No shared queues, no generic protocols. A provider who reviews your case and builds a plan around your specific biology.
Board-certified dermatology provider
Telehealth licensed · 1-on-1 patient model
Specialising in inflammatory and cystic acne
Four steps. One protocol. Built around your biology - not a generic plan that everyone gets.
Your provider reviews your full history and identifies what is actually driving the inflammation.
A diet and nutrition plan built specifically for your biology. No generic advice.
Your provider reviews progress, adjusts the protocol, and makes sure it is working.
The protocol is built for you. You follow it. We adjust it. No guessing.
Your free 30-minute consultation includes a full case review, a root cause assessment, and a plan - built for you, before you commit to anything.
Takes 2 minutes. The consultation is free.
Because everything else treated the surface. Topicals, Accutane, antibiotics - they suppress or reduce sebum while you're using them. They do not address why your body is producing the inflammation in the first place. Varden Hill identifies the root cause - gut, hormones, diet - and builds a protocol that fixes it at the source. That is why it holds when you stop, rather than coming back.
Most patients see meaningful improvement within 60 to 90 days. The timeline depends on the severity of the root cause and how closely the protocol is followed. Your provider tracks progress weekly and adjusts the approach if needed. Most patients who clear do so within 14 to 16 weeks.
Your provider checks in weekly specifically so that does not happen silently. If something is not working, we adjust before it becomes a problem. Root cause protocols are iterative - your biology gives us information as the protocol runs, and we use that information to dial it in. If after a full protocol cycle there is no measurable progress, we will be the first ones to tell you why and what the next step should be.
Traditional dermatologists treat skin problems broadly - acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and dozens of other conditions. They have general protocols and limited appointment time. Most patients with cystic or hormonal acne leave with Accutane or an antibiotic - the same approach regardless of what is actually driving the inflammation. Varden Hill specialises exclusively in inflammatory and cystic acne, and we treat the cause rather than the symptom. Every patient gets a tailored protocol, weekly check-ins, and a provider who is adjusting the plan as your body responds.
None. The consultation is free and there is no obligation to proceed. You are being diagnosed, not sold to. Most patients who come in already know they want a real answer. The consultation just confirms we can give them one.
A 30-minute call. A real diagnosis. A plan that addresses the cause - not the surface. And it costs you nothing to find out.
Takes 2 minutes · Free · No commitment
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They will have reviewed your intake before the call. No repeating yourself. They come in knowing your history, what you've tried, and what hasn't worked.
You get a root cause assessment
Your provider identifies what is actually driving your acne - gut, hormones, diet, inflammation. You will understand your skin better after this call than after years of treating the surface.
You leave with a plan
Whether you proceed or not, you leave with clarity - what is causing it, what would fix it, what the next step looks like.
Before your appointment, we need a few more details so your provider can prepare a plan specific to you. Takes about 5 minutes.
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What others say
"The consultation took 25 minutes. They told me things about what was driving my acne that no dermatologist had ever mentioned. Four months later I have not had a single cyst."
Marcus, 23 - Cystic acne - 6+ years
"I understood my own skin better after that one call than I had in years of trying everything. Booked the protocol the same day."
Jordan, 21 - Hormonal acne - 4 years
"My jawline is the clearest it has been since middle school. Three months. I had been dealing with this for nine years."
Devon, 24 - Inflammatory acne - Jawline
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Varden Hill
Last updated: April 22, 2026
Varden Hill is a telehealth practice specialising in root cause protocols for chronic and inflammatory acne. We are committed to protecting your personal information. Questions about this policy can be directed to privacy@vardenhill.com.
We collect information you provide when you complete our skin assessment, book a consultation, complete your pre-appointment intake, upload photos of your skin, or communicate with us. This may include your name, email address, date of birth, health information relating to your skin condition, dietary habits, lifestyle factors, medications, and skin photos.
We use your information to provide and personalise your telehealth consultation and protocol, communicate with you about your appointment and care plan, send confirmations and reminders, and improve our services. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Health information you share is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. It is used solely to provide you with care and is shared only with the licensed providers involved in your treatment.
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Varden Hill
Last updated: April 22, 2026
By accessing or using Varden Hill's website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Varden Hill provides telehealth wellness consultations focused on root cause protocols for chronic and inflammatory acne. Our services are educational and wellness-oriented in nature. We work alongside licensed healthcare providers to review intake information and develop personalised protocols.
Our services are not a substitute for emergency medical care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately.
You must be at least 18 years of age to use our services. By using our services, you confirm that you meet this requirement. Our services are available to residents of states where telehealth wellness services are permitted.
Your free 30-minute consultation is conducted via video call. By booking a consultation, you agree to:
Any protocol or recommendation provided by Varden Hill is based on the information you provide. Results vary between individuals. We do not guarantee specific outcomes. You are responsible for following your protocol as directed and communicating any concerns to your provider.
Varden Hill's services do not constitute a medical diagnosis. If you have a serious medical condition, are pregnant, or are currently under medical supervision, consult your physician before following any protocol provided by Varden Hill.
By uploading photos to our platform, you grant Varden Hill the right to use those photos solely for the purpose of clinical assessment by your assigned provider. Photos will not be used for any other purpose without your explicit written consent.
Initial consultations are provided free of charge. Fees for protocols and ongoing care will be communicated clearly before any payment is required. You will never be charged without your explicit agreement. Refund policies for paid services will be communicated at the time of purchase.
You may cancel or reschedule your appointment at any time by replying to your confirmation email. We ask for at least 24 hours notice out of respect for your provider's time.
Varden Hill's liability is limited to the amount paid for the specific service in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services.
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
For questions about these terms, contact us at legal@vardenhill.com.
About
Varden Hill is a telehealth practice built specifically for people with chronic and cystic acne who have tried everything and gotten nowhere. Not because they did not try hard enough. Because the treatments they tried were aimed at the wrong target.
Most acne treatment addresses the surface. Topicals, prescriptions, Accutane — they manage what you can see. Chronic acne, especially cystic and nodular acne, is almost never a skin problem. It is an internal one. Gut health, hormonal imbalance, chronic inflammation, diet — these are where it starts. That is where we work.
Every patient starts with a free 30-minute consultation. Before the call, you complete a detailed intake covering your diet, digestion, stress, sleep, supplements, and skin history. Your provider reviews everything before you ever speak.
On the call, you receive a root cause assessment — a clear explanation of what is most likely driving your acne based on your biology, not a generic template. If the protocol is a fit, we build it together. Four weekly calls, a nutrition and lifestyle plan, and a compound supplement formulated for your case.
Varden Hill was founded by Bryan Novar, a treatment coordinator who spent years watching patients cycle through treatments that addressed symptoms without ever finding the root cause. The practice operates under the clinical supervision of Dr. K. Lee, a licensed provider who reviews every patient intake and builds each protocol.
We are not a skincare brand. We are not a supplement company. We are a clinical practice built around one idea: find the actual cause, address it directly, and let the skin follow.
Clear skin from the inside out.
The consultation is free. You will leave knowing more about your skin than you did before — whether you move forward with us or not.
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