Going Beneath the Surface to Uncover Real Solutions
LowCountry Compounding Pharmacy offers a variety of advanced skin-care products to treat, correct and prevent various dermatological conditions. Whether your practice treats skin diseases or cosmetic dermatology, we have compounds to fit each type of practice.
Through our unique relationship with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, aestheticians and other skin-care professionals, we continue to expand our knowledge of skin and skin health with specialized treatment options. We can prepare gels, creams, ointments, solutions, occlusive pastes and a variety of other options to effectively treat your patients.
Below is a sample of compounded products for our dermatology practitioners.
- Triamcinolone with Camphor, Menthol and / or Phenol (for pruritus, especially for chronic cases)
- Hydroquinone, Hydrocortisone, Tretinoin (Combination Bleaching Creams)
- Sal-acid, Mandelic, Glycolic, Lactic or Trichloroacetic Acids (for in-office chemical peels)
- Lactic and / or Salicylic Acids (for wart removal, delivered in a water-resistant, flexible, occlusive base)
- Anti-infectives (Metronidazole, Ketoconazole, Itraconazole, Fluconazole, Amphotericin. For any topical infections of the skin, nails, scalp, and / or mucous membranes)
- Anesthecis (Lidocaine, Tetracaine, Benzocaine, Prilocaine. For anesthesia due to pain or for use prior to a procedure. Combinations of creams can also be compounded)
- Anti-Inflammatories (Ketoprofen, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac. Available in various topical delivery systems and customized dosages)
- Retinoic Acid (Available in customized strengths from 0.001% to 0.4%)
- Hydroquinone (Available in various strengths up to 10%)
- Hydrocortisone (Available in concentrations from 0.1% to 20%)
Revealing a Range of Solutions
LowCountry Compounding Pharmacy can customize medications to meet specific patient needs and can prepare those medications in any strength and dosage form necessary to insure efficacy and compliance.
Working with the dermatologist, our highly trained compounding pharmacist and pharmacy technician can formulate almost any medication you or your patient may require.
Below we have listed a few problem-solving ideas when a commercially available product fails to bring about the desired results.
Problem: Acne
Options:
4% Niacin amide gel Isotretionoin, Retinoic Acid Benzoyl peroxide, Sulfur, Resorcinol, Erythromycin, Clindamycin
Each of the above medications can be compounded into a cream, lotion or gel.
Problem: Onychomycosis
Options:
Fluconazole (compounded into a nail polish with DMSO).
The DMSO – Penetrates the nail bed, thus allowing the Fluconazole to work more directly at the site.
Bleaching Agents – Hydroquinone, Retinoic acid, each can be compounded into a cream, gel or lotion and in combination with lactic or glycolic acids.
Problem: Eczema
Options:
Corticosteroids Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone
Problem: Fever Blisters
Options:
Acyclovir lib balms, creams, lotions, Deoxy-d-glucose lip balms, creams and lotions.
Problem: Psoriasis
Options:
Corticosteroids Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone, Prednisone, Dexamethaxone, Betamethaxone, oral Methotrexate, Annthralin, Coaltar, Resorcinol, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, most can be compounded into a cream lotion or gel.
Potential Needs Dermatologists may have for Compounded Medications:
Acne formulations
Psoriasis
Eczema
Topical Anesthetics
Sunburn (s)
Baldness
Anti-fungal
Wrinkle Creams
Anti-inflammatory sprays
Anti-oxidant aging creams
Scarring
Plant Irritations
Viral infections
Shingles
Radiation burns
Fever blister medications
Wart medications
Skin bleaching creams