title: Compounding as a current therapeutic option in dermatology.
abstract: Compounding continues to play a key role in the treatment of skin conditions, despite the abundance of products made by the pharmaceutical industry. Right from the earliest days of dermatology, compounding proved very useful in the treatment of diseases for which no specific drugs were available. However, as new products came onto the market, this usefulness was called into question, and doubts over safety, stability, and effectiveness were raised. Today, compounding is regaining the place it once held in routine dermatological practice. We review the advantages and disadvantages of compounding, the most common indications, current legislation in our setting, and the latest developments in active ingredients and vehicles.
authors: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor, Barcelona, España. Electronic address: msanchezreg@hotmail.com.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Sánchez-Regaña
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Llambí-Mateos
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Salleras-Redonnet
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Iglesias Sancho
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Collgros Totosaus
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Umbert-Millet
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D004339:Drug Compounding; D006801:Humans; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*