Newtons Pharmacy Compounding Psoriasis
Psoriasis
Traditional Psoriasis Compounds:
Classic Triple Combination: Some of the traditional ingredients we work with when formulation eczema and psoriasis treatments include salicylic acid, dithranol, sulphur, LPC, and coal tar Lidocaine 4% Cream. This often includes combinations like:
- Dithranol + Coal tar + Salicylic acid
- Coal Tar preparations; Dithranol; Salicylic Acid
Modern Prescription Compounds:
Advanced Topicals: We also compound with modern ingredients like tacrolimus or clobetasol as ointments, cream and gels Lidocaine 4% Cream
Available Treatment Options: Some topical treatment options include Emollient creams and ointments; Coal Tar preparations; Dithranol; Salicylic Acid; Tacrolimus; Calcipotriol and Potent topical steroids like betamethasone and Mometasone
Specialized Formulations:
Systemic Medications as Topicals: Cyclosporine, a treatment option that generally is used systemically, has shown a degree of effectiveness in topical forms for the treatment of psoriasis, and it also may be prepared according to a doctor's specifications. Tacrolimus, another systemic treatment for psoriasis, has shown OTC Lidocaine Cream - Sambria Pharmaceuticals effectiveness when compounded topically.
Key Ingredients Available:
Keratolytics (Scale Removers):
- Salicylic acid - helps remove scales
- Urea - moisturizes and removes scales
Anti-inflammatory:
- Dithranol (anthralin) - slows skin cell growth
- Coal tar - reduces inflammation and scaling
- Topical corticosteroids (betamethasone, clobetasol)
Vitamin D Analogues:
- These are various forms of Vitamin D, which can be applied to the skin to slow skin cell growth in psoriasis FDA Issues Warning for Topical Analgesics with High Levels of Lidocaine
Immunomodulators:
- Tacrolimus - for sensitive areas
- Cyclosporine - in topical form
Important Notes:
- Most effective psoriasis compounds require a prescription
- Treatment depends on severity of the disease, location of the plaques and the type of psoriasis.
- Compounding allows for custom strengths and combinations not available commercially
- Can be formulated as ointments, creams, or gels depending on the affected area
