Compounded Dermatology Medications

Every patient's skin is different — and yet commercial dermatology products are formulated for the broadest possible population. When standard concentrations cause irritation, when a key ingredient isn't available in the right vehicle, or when a patient needs multiple active ingredients combined into a single preparation, compounding provides the answer.

At Precision Rx in Vestavia Hills, we prepare custom compounded dermatology medications for patients across the Birmingham area, working hand-in-hand with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and primary care physicians to formulate preparations tailored to each patient's skin type, condition, and treatment protocol.

Dermatology Compounds We Prepare

Hair Loss — Minoxidil Capsules and Topical Formulas

Minoxidil is one of the most well-established treatments for androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. While over-the-counter topical minoxidil is widely available, many patients experience better results — or improved tolerability — with compounded oral minoxidil capsules at low doses, or with a custom topical formula that adjusts the concentration or combines minoxidil with other active ingredients such as finasteride or tretinoin.

Compounded minoxidil preparations also eliminate the propylene glycol found in many commercial topical products, which is a common source of scalp irritation and contact dermatitis in sensitive patients.

Acne Treatments

Commercial acne medications are available in limited concentrations and formulations. For patients with persistent or treatment-resistant acne, compounding allows a dermatologist to prescribe a preparation with the exact concentration of active ingredients — such as tretinoin, niacinamide, azelaic acid, clindamycin, or ivermectin — in a vehicle appropriate for their skin type. Oily, sensitive, and combination skin each respond differently, and a compounded formula can be built around those differences.

Eczema and Psoriasis

Patients managing eczema or psoriasis often require long-term topical therapy, and many commercial preparations contain dyes, fragrances, or preservatives that worsen inflammation in sensitive skin. Compounded preparations for eczema and psoriasis can be made free of these additives, in custom concentrations, and in the specific base — cream, ointment, lotion, or gel — that works best for the affected area and the patient's skin.

Hyperpigmentation and Skin Brightening

Conditions such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and sun damage are frequently treated with combinations of active ingredients including hydroquinone, kojic acid, tretinoin, and azelaic acid. Compounding allows these ingredients to be combined in a single preparation at the concentrations a dermatologist prescribes — often more effective and more convenient than using multiple commercial products simultaneously.

Wound Care

Custom wound care preparations — including antimicrobial gels, scar-reducing formulas, and barrier preparations — can be compounded for patients recovering from surgery, burns, or chronic wounds that require targeted, ongoing topical treatment.

Working With Birmingham-Area Dermatologists

Precision Rx is a trusted compounding partner for dermatology practices across Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, and the surrounding communities. We welcome direct communication from prescribers and can assist with formulation recommendations, ingredient compatibility questions, and turnaround timelines.

To send a prescription or discuss a compounding need, call us at (205) 823-0780 or visit us at 3325 Rocky Ridge Plaza, Suite 207, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243.

Precision Care for Every Patient

Talk to one of our compounding pharmacists today — no automated systems, no runaround.