The compounding pharmacist prepares therapies customized for the individual patient for a very wide range of dermatological conditions. Such skin conditions can spell not only physical discomfort but also personal embarrassment to those who suffer from them. Working closely with the dermatologist, our compounding pharmacists prepare both curative and cosmetic medications in a wide variety of formats depending on the needs of the individual client. These include cosmetic creams, powders, sprays for direct application to the skin, as well as a number of different oral formats from flavored wafers to lollipops. Such medications can be applied as: