Skin Deep

Dermatological Therapy is involved in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases of hair, nails and skin. Some conditions that may respond to Dermatological Therapy include acne, psoriasis and warts, to name just a few.

Although the history of dermatology dates back to 1572 with the publication of On the Diseases of the Skin the role of Dermatological Therapy has become increasingly important as time goes on. Since the human skin is the largest organ of the body the potential for problems is extensive and current environmental issues have exacerbated existing trends. For example, pollution has damaged the ozone layer which has raised the worldwide UV index which has resulted in increased rates of skin damage due to ultraviolet light.

Originally CD Whyte Ridge became involved in Dermatological Therapy because of our expertise in Specializing Compounding which meant we would prepare medicines for specific needs. Many Doctors would approach us looking for customized dosages and delivery systems for medications, systems such as creams, ointments and dermal gels. We would provide these medicines but also found ourselves being approached more and more often by patients with other questions. Now when we practice Dermatological Therapy we also consider nutritional and functional imbalances that may cause the conditions we are seeing. If you need more information then private consultations with our specially trained pharmacists can be arranged by phone at (204) 488-1819 or by email.