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Indomo's ClearPen, an At-Home Acne Steroid Injector, Set for Phase 2 Trial Next Year

Regulators must still review Phase 2 then Phase 3 results before any prescription rollout.

Overview

  • Indomo, co-founded by Hims & Hers cofounder Jack Abraham, is developing ClearPen as a prescription intradermal auto-injector that delivers triamcinolone acetonide into inflamed acne lesions.
  • The reusable device is designed with a short, hidden needle that auto-retracts and delivers a metered single-use dose at the press of a button.
  • The company says Phase 2 clinical testing is planned for 2026, with a later Phase 3 and FDA review required, and no launch date or published safety or efficacy data yet.
  • Indomo anticipates prescriptions through dermatologists and telehealth, expects pricing in line with in-office shots, and aims for potential insurance reimbursement.
  • Dermatologists cited in the reporting warn that at-home corticosteroid injections carry risks including improper depth, skin depressions, and worsening infection, underscoring the need for clinician guidance.