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    Skin Health

    Articles about dermatological conditions and treatments

    Understanding Hyperpigmentation and the Ingredients that Target it

    Learn about the science behind hyperpigmentation and the ingredients prescribers use for different types of skin discoloration.

    Different Types of Hair Loss and Treatment Solutions

    An overview of the common types of hair loss and the ingredients prescribers may use, including in compounded formulas.

    Different Agents Used in Anti-Aging Skin Care

    An overview of ingredients used in prescription and cosmetic skin care for aging skin, including tretinoin, niacinamide, topical estriol and peptides.

    Compounded Tretinoin: When a Custom Strength or Base Helps

    Commercial tretinoin comes in a handful of fixed strengths. Compounded tretinoin lets your prescriber dial in the exact concentration, combine it with barrier-supporting ingredients, and choose a base that works with your skin, not against it.

    Melasma Treatment: Why Compounded Triple Creams Are Still Widely Used

    The modified Kligman formula, hydroquinone, tretinoin, and a corticosteroid in one cream, is still a standard melasma protocol in dermatology. Here's how it works and how it's personalized.

    Custom Dermatology Compounds: Acne, Anti-Aging, and Hyperpigmentation Solutions

    Commercial skincare products come in fixed strengths and formulas. Compounded dermatology preparations let your provider customize every ingredient, concentration, and base for your specific skin condition.

    Which Hydroquinone Strength Is Right for Your Melasma? 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% Compared

    Hydroquinone is now prescription-only at every strength. And the right concentration depends on your skin, your history, and your prescriber's plan. Here's how 2% through 8% compare, plus the HQ-free alternatives.

    How to Get a Prescription for Kligman's Formula (Triple Cream) for Melasma

    Tri-Luma is the only commercial Kligman-style cream, one fixed strength, frequently expensive, and prone to supply gaps. Every other strength combination is compounded. Here's how to get a triple cream prescribed and filled.