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Individuals who suffer from symptoms of gastrointestinal, autoimmune, dermatological and pain conditions make up 80% of the patient population. But here’s the good news: multiple studies indicate that low-dose naltrexone (LDN) may potentially help many of these conditions. Take a sneak peek at topics our Clinical Services team will discuss during the Low-Dose Naltrexone One-Day Virtual Conference on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
Studies show how estrogen deficiency in women decreases skin firmness, impairs wound healing, increases the number and depth of wrinkles, and contributes to skin thinning and dryness.
Summer is synonymous with outdoor adventures, from basking in the sun to gathering around a campfire. However, these enjoyable activities can sometimes lead to unfortunate situations like burns, ranging from a mild sunburn to a more severe campfire burn. Understanding how to prevent and treat these burns is crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer.
Although acne commonly occurs in adolescents and some adults, it can leave lasting effects, including scarring. With June designated as Acne Awareness Month, gain clinical understanding of causes and potential treatments that may help your patients.
As one of the most studied synthetic drugs in modern history, quinacrine HCI was first used as an antimalarial and later to treat rheumatic skin diseases, including lupus. With May designated as Lupus Awareness month, learn more about quinacrine HCI and the twists and turns of its storied past.
Getting involved in wound care can be a very rewarding clinical niche. Many medical practitioners have limited experience and training in treating wounds, so when pharmacists have knowledge and compounded options to share, it is usually greatly appreciated. Understanding the pathophysiology of wounds and the pharmacology of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in wound treatment are needed to interact with prescribers and to formulate a patient-specific compound.
EctoSeal P2G, our revolutionary powder-to-hydrogel base, is the first natural, biodegradable polymer base created for wound care preparations. Read about the motivation behind its development, as well as clinical applications, from PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Mark Gonzalez, PharmD.
Beau Harger discusses some of the opportunities that pharmacy compounders have to help patients struggling with seasonal health challenges.
Nat Jones, one of PCCA's Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, discusses the importance of naltrexone and how compounders can use Low-Dose Naltrexone therapy, especially with dermatological health challenges.
Nat Jones drops in to provide compounding tips, preventative measures, and addressing various symptoms that compounding pharmacies can use when assisting patients with health challenges typically associated with fall and winter.