Topical treatments for melasma are used to improve the appearance of flare ups. These treatments typically work by altering the pigmentation of the treatment area. They may help affect the process of pigmentation change or help to even the skin tone by increasing skin cell turnover. A compounding pharmacy can combine different ingredients into one […]
During certain times of the year, people with seasonal allergies are more prone to suffer from sneezing. runny, stuffy, or itchy nose and itchy, watery eyes. Sinusitis is temporary for many but for others it can become a chronic condition. There are numerous over the counter treatments and prescription medications available that may help improve […]
Short chain fatty acids are produced in the intestines through anaerobic fermentation of dietary fibers. SCFAs are the main source of energy for colonocytes. However, they have numerous other effects both in the intestines and throughout the body. Since SCFAs are produced through the consumption of dietary fiber, changes in diet are often the first […]
Nifedipine is one of many drugs that is approved for treating a heart condition but has other potential uses. In an oral form, this drug helps treat severe chest pain or high blood pressure. However when made in the form of an ointment, it can help heal anal fissures. While these may seem like very […]
The effects of nitroglycerin on the penis have been known for many years. Researchers in 1989 published a paper based on a study they conducted comparing a 2% nitroglycerin paste to a placebo. In this small study, 18 of 26 men had a significant increase in penile circumference after using the nitroglycerin. Using an ultrasound, […]
Dentists – have you tried all of the topical anesthetics available through your dental supplier? Have any of them worked as well as you want them to? Do patients still complain that they can feel the needle or instrument when you are working? Topical anesthetics made by a compounding pharmacy can have higher concentrations of […]
The best numbing cream for cosmetic and dermatology procedures is a compounded topical with several anesthetic ingredients. A compounding pharmacy can make a topical anesthetic that includes multiple anesthetics in one formulation. A common formulation is one that contains benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine, also referred to as a BLT cream. This formulation can be made […]
The FDA in April this year issued a ban on the sale of over-the-counter hydroquinone products. Their concern was regarding the safety of these products and their potential misuse. Numerous OTC skin lightening products were being sold from sources that were often less than reputable including on social media. Currently the only product that is […]
Anal fissures are a painful tearing of the thin tissue that lines the anus. The most common symptoms are pain with bowel movements and bleeding. Some anal fissures are minor and will go away without treatment or with simple lifestyle changes like increasing fiber intake. Others can be more persistent and painful and require treatment […]
It is thought that upper dermal mast cells are a part of the pathogenesis of melasma. Pathogenesis describes the manner of the development of a disease. Key treatments for melasma reduce mast cells in the upper layers of the skin (such as tranexamic acid and corticosteroids). Stabilizing mast cells is one possible treatment target for […]
