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Effective topical dermatologic therapy.
1University of Florida School of Medicine, Gainesville.
Dermatologic Clinics
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Dermatologists frequently use custom topical mixtures when standard treatments fail or lose effectiveness. This article shares 25 years of practical experience with extemporaneously compounded dermatologic preparations.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Topical dermatologic mixtures are widely used by experienced physicians.
- Commercially available products may not always be effective for certain skin conditions.
- Corticosteroid efficacy can diminish with prolonged use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a compilation of practical, extemporaneously compounded dermatologic preparations.
- To offer valuable alternatives for treatment-resistant or evolving dermatologic conditions.
Main Methods:
- Accumulation of practical experience over 25 years.
- Focus on extemporaneously compounded (custom-made) dermatologic preparations.
Main Results:
- Demonstrates the ongoing utility and value of custom-compounded topical medications.
- Highlights preparations for conditions unresponsive to standard therapies.
Conclusions:
- Extemporaneously prepared medications are crucial for challenging dermatologic cases.
- These custom mixtures provide valuable therapeutic options beyond standard commercial products.