UnitedRx Pharmacy offers dermatology compounding, providing personalized dermatological medications and innovative solutions for various skin conditions and dermatology compounding needs. Specially compounded skin medications have a wide range of uses, from acne treatment, psoriasis, and skin color issues, among others. Our pharmacists at UnitedRx Pharmacy understand that every patient has unique skin care needs. Every person has unique skin types and preferences and our dermatology compounding services aim to create quality products that will work best for you.
We provide compounding for:
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Various skin conditions
- Hair loss
- Wart compound
- Nail fungus
Learn More About Acne
Our skin has tiny holes called pores that can be blocked by oil, dead skin, bacteria, dirt, and cells. When this happens, the blockages may produce blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, and other types of pimples. If your skin is repeatedly affected by this, you may develop acne. Although acne affects people of all ages, teenagers are most often affected by this skin condition.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. For the majority, acne tends to go away by the time they reach thirties. However, for some people in their forties and beyond, they continue to have this skin problem. While it’s not a life-threatening condition, this skin problem can be painful when severe and may also cause emotional distress.
There are a lot of effective acne treatments available that can reduce the number of pimples you get and the chances of it causing permanent physical scarring. The earlier you start with treatment, the lower your chances of having acne as a recurring skin problem.
Customized Acne Treatment
Acne treatments can be unique for every person. Thus, not all medication will work the same. With the different skin types and preferences, consulting a dermatologist is advised to get a customized acne treatment regimen that will work best for the patient.
When commercially available treatment and medication do not suffice, dermatology compounding services from a compounding pharmacy can help patients have a specially compounded medication that is customized to meet their needs.
What Are the Different Types of Acne?
Acne may take several forms, which includes:
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Papules
- Pustules
- Fungal acne
- Nodules
- Cysts
What Causes Acne?
Acne can occur when:
- too much oil is produced by your follicles
- dead skin cells accumulate in your pores
- bacteria build up in your pores
Other Things That Can Cause Acne
- Hormone changes during puberty can lead to breakouts too.
- Certain medications, such as those that contain corticosteroids, testosterone, or lithium.
- Certain diet or food.
- Stress (It doesn’t cause acne, but can make it worse).
- Clothing and headgear, like hats and sports helmets.
- Air pollution and certain weather conditions.
- Using oily or greasy personal care products.
- Genetics.
How Is Acne Treated?
With how different skin types and preferences are for each person, treatments for acne may vary and no single medication may work on everyone. Acne treatments may depend on the condition’s severity, your age, the type of acne you have, and the effectiveness of OTC remedies. Sometimes, you may need stronger prescription medications.
One of these treatment approaches or a combination of the following can improve or treat acne:
- Home skin care
- Soft tissue fillers
- Steroid injection
- Laser resurfacing
- Other energy-based procedures
- Dermabrasion
- Chemical peel
- Skin needling
- Surgery
- OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
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