Compounding as a Current Therapeutic Option in Dermatology

    October 2013 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    M. Sánchez-Regaña, F. Llambí-Mateos, Montse Salleras-Redonnet … P. Umbert-Millet
    Studysummary This review discusses the current role and challenges of compounding in dermatology without presenting new research results; the authors suggest its resurgence in practice despite pharmaceutical alternatives.
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