Patient Safety – a Look at Melanoma
According to a report in Time magazine that was published in 2015, almost 10 million Americans still use tanning beds in spite of well-known risks. In addition, our society continues to consider a tan and sun-kissed skin an attractive quality, leading millions of people to actively seek out a natural tan by laying out in the sun. Unfortunately, getting a tan involves exposing the skin to potentially harmful ultraviolent rays, significantly increasing the risk of developing melanoma or other skin cancers.
Pharmaceutical Products and Skin Cancer Treatments
Many people who develop skin cancers are required to undergo treatments that can be very hard on the skin and leave patients with significant chronic pain. Topical treatments can considerably help the healing of the skin after surgery and can also help reduce the pain associated with these kinds of procedures. Some of the treatments that are often used in conjunction with skin cancer treatment include transdermal lidocaine patches for neuropathic pain and compounded analgesics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs).
For some forms of skin lesions that have the potential to become cancerous, aggressive non-surgical treatment with pharmacologic topicals can often be effective. Some of the pharmacologics that are used in these applications include the following:
- Imiquimod
- Fluoroplex
- Fluorourcil
- Diclofenac sodium gel
Kress Specialty Apothecary can Help Skin Cancer Patients
As a compounding pharmacy, Kress Specialty Apothecary is equipped to formulate various topical pharmaceuticals that have the potential to help people who are going through skin cancer treatment. We work closely with our clients in order to determine a formula that will best suit their needs and engage in active follow ups to ensure that our products are working as effectively as possible. Our trained compounding pharmacists will work closely with your physician in order to ensure that you are receiving the best medical care possible. In addition to our custom medications, we offer an in-house brand of pre-formulated products that may be able to meet your needs as well.
Stop in to Kress Specialty Apothecary Today to Peruse our Pharmaceutical Products Today
At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we are committed to providing our customers with personalized care and offer a line of proprietary pharmaceutical products designed to treat a variety of conditions. In addition, we offer retail pharmacy services, compound custom medication, compound medications for household pets, and provide pharmacogenetic testing. To learn more about our services and products, visit or call Kress Specialty Apothecary today.