If you are suffering from huge moles of warts, life can be a hurting affair on a day to day basis. Usually, they are just excessive skin growths which are caused by a viral infection but sometimes these moles and even warts could be malignant tumours which will need immediate treatment. Many people worry if they should have their mole or wart checked by a doctor for cancer. But the truth is only warts or moles that look somewhat different from usual or keep changing their colour, shape and size need to give you a cause of real worry and need you to visit your dermatologist.

To treat regular moles and warts, a more affordable and less embarrassing method is to go in for home remedies and natural medicines to treat these skin lesions. They are very common, especially moles and skin tags and the only real problem they pose is that the patient looks and feels unattractive that may lead to depression and loss of self confidence.

Nonetheless, it is important to first understand why these moles, warts and skin tags appear on the skin if you really wish to get rid of them.

Warts are caused by Human Papillomavirus or HPV. These can be of different types and each type affects a different body part. Some common varieties are Common Warts, Flat Warts, Planter Warts, and Genital warts. While each is different, it is genital warts that are most distressing and contagious. Most patients avoid seeing a doctor because they feel embarrassed by them. Finding some effective home remedies on the Internet is a painless way for wart removal and this may save them some money as well.

On the other hand, moles can be equally upsetting if they become huge and seem like spot on your face that entirely destroys the beauty of your face. Moles are more common than warts as there is no individual on this planet without these distinguishing marks. But for some, these may pose a big problem. Again, just like warts, moles are also of a different variety and it’s vital to know the distinction in each type. This further helps you to know if there is anything doubtful about the mole you are worried about and what type of treatments are best for them.

Junctional Melanocytic Naevi is brown in colour, flat in shape, and is very common.

Compound Melanocytic Naevi is varied in colour, are often hairy, and a little raised in size.

Dermal Melanocytic Naevi is hairy, and has raised bumps that are exactly the colour of your skin

A visit to the dermatologist will give you a better understanding of the causes and cures of each type. Yet, one must keep a check on their body parts in all the areas which are exposed to the sun as the moles which occur in these body parts could be dangerous.

New large moles after the age of 20 years should be taken seriously especially if they change their shape, colour, and size. It is good stay well informed about the risks attached to the moles if you have a lot of moles, warts or skin tags on your body.

This article shares some ayurvedic tips to get rid of moles as well as warts. These are;

·         Applying the natural oil called Kaseesadi Taila on the wart and then covering with a bandage

·         Applying castor oil to the wart or mole and surrounding areas and covering it with bandage

·         Applying Aloe Vera on the affected area and the wart would disappear in only a few days

·         Rubbing dandelion roots on the mole or wart at least three times a day

·         Cutting fresh pineapple to slices and rubbing on the wart or mole repeatedly during the day

·         Mix a handful of flaxseeds, flaxseed oil and honey and apply on the moles to lighten them.

·         Make some fresh coriander paste and apply on moles

·         Clove oil is very effective in removing warts and moles

·         Try rubbing a piece of potato on the wart or mole and see the changes

·         Rubbing onion pieces on warts daily also helps in getting rid of the warts and moles.

Natural methods as described above offer a large variety of benefits. These are much cheaper than a surgical treatment and they also ensure that you will remove all warts, moles as well as skin tags without leaving any scars. The biggest cause of anxiety for most people looking for a cure for their moles and skin tags is the scars. But if you choose a tropical treatment yourself without getting a proper prescription from a dermatologist, you will have to deal with ugly scars. On the other hand, with more natural, home remedies, there will be no side effects and you will also not scar your skin.

Whether you choose medications, tropical creams, surgeries or natural remedies, it’s essential to make a list of all the methods in a logical way and then evaluate the pros and cons of each method. You may then create a checklist and begin with the economical home remedies and give them sufficient time to work on your skin.

Topical medications are the foundation of therapy for the majority of acne patients. However, use of these products is usually regarded by patients to be time-consuming, difficult, irritating, and comparatively less effective than oralmedications.

Adherence to topical agent use is also compromised by the delay in time to effect, the potential complexity of treatment procedures, and the need to incorporate cosmetics such as foundations, moisturizers, and sunscreen. Although adherence rates to the use of topical acne medications have previously been reported to be as high as 48%-49% [Flanders PA, et al. Behav Res Ther 23:225-7 (1985); Flanders P, et al. J Psychol 118:31-6 (1984)], a recent Canadian observational study of acne patients provided a rate of only 24% (Tan J. unpublished data).

In this group of patients, the most common reasons for poor adherence were absent-mindedness, side-effects, didn’t feel the need, and hassle. Poor adherence to topical acne therapy results in treatment failure, wasted health care resources, and discontent with physician care. This article offers tips to maximize adherence and efficacy of topical acne therapy.

While choosing topical acne products, the following considerations may promote the degree of adherence:

• convenience of anatomical site for topical therapy (i.e., face, chest and shoulders are accessible; the back is harder to treat)
• effectiveness
• acceptability, e.g., facial erythema, irritation, dryness, redness, and scaling
• cosmetic suitability
• simple regimen
• convenience and
• easy application.

Patients should then be examined at 2-4 weeks to encourage adherence and to check for potential side effects; then every 2-3 months to assess treatment effectiveness.

Types of Treatment Vehicles: With a view to determine the most appropriate topical treatment regime for each patient, physicians must carry out an individualized assessment including disease severity, skin type, formulation availability, patient preference, and considerations like delivery vehicle. Active agents are prepared in a variety of vehicles to sort out the possible combinations.

Normally, patients with drier skin prefer creams for their moisturizing effect while those with an oily skin prefer gels and solutions. The use of foams may be mostly well suited for application to relatively larger regions and hair bearing sites.

Creams are available in oil and water base formulations, tend to be less irritating, help to retain moisture in the skin, are most suitable for patients with dry or sensitive skin, and may result in an oily feel due to thicker consistency.

Lotions can have either water or alcohol base, are the most versatile, can be used for all skin types, can cause skin irritation, e.g., burning and dryness, have a lighter feel, which patients may prefer, and preferred for treatment of large or hairy areas.

Solutions usually contain an alcohol base, which can aggravate dryness and irritation.

Gels contain high water content, are most suitable for oily skin types, have a cooling effect on the face, may leave a surface residue, and tend to cause skin irritation, e.g., burning and dryness.

Foams spread easily, especially helpful if treating larger areas of the body and leave minimal residue on skin surface.

The range of effective topical acne medications can be grouped into the following:

Antibiotics that include Clindamycin, Erythromycin, and Sodium sulfacetamide

Combination Products that include Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) + antibiotic and Topical retinoid + antibiotic and

Retinoids. It includes Adapalene. It is photostable, can be applied in the morning. Tazarotene; It is also photostable, can be applied in the morning. And Tretinoin; It is photolabile, best to apply in evening. Its Micronized version may be less irritating, but is a little more costly.

Compounding pharmacists continue to improve both the aesthetic and therapeutic aspects of customized medications by offering alternatives and advantages for dermatology. Medications can be compounded into cosmetically appealing creams, topical sprays and powders, as well as create customized oral dosage forms (such as flavored troches or lollipops) and various preparations for other routes of administration. Well-matched drugs can be combined into a single dosage form to make a medication administration schedule simpler and improve compliance. USP approved chemicals can be utilized to increase the absorption of topically applied medications. Generally, physicians prepare unique formulations that are developed to meet specific needs of their patient population, or “tried and true” formulas learnt during medical training.

Head Lice and Scabies

Concerns about emerging resistance and the possible harm of using permethrins have encouraged a search for effective pediculicidal therapies that are safe to children with repeated use. A herbal formulation has been revealed to be effective for head lice. Ivermectin can also be compounded for topical application, or as an oral dosage titrated for each patient for the treatment of head lice and scabies.

Molluscum Contagiosum

The following investigation found that 5% KOH aqueous solution proved to be as helpful and less irritating when compared to the 10% KOH solution. This experiment also emphasizes the effectiveness of topical KOH in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, sparing those children affected from more aggressive physical modalities of treatment.

Nail Removal

Although surgical removal is the most popular method for removing nails, the use of concentrated urea plasters applied under occlusion may be better. The use of urea plasters has natural advantages – they are reasonably priced, several nails can be treated in one session, and the procedure is almost painless. A variety of synergistic combinations and topical medications with penetrated enhancers can be compounded for antifungal treatment. Topical medications generally have a lower unfavorable drug-reaction profile as compared to the systemic medications.

Onychomycosis

Management of onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails, typically consists of systemic antifungal medications, topical therapy (e.g., desiccating solutions, urea ointment, keratolytics, vital dyes), or surgical intercession (e.g., laser therapy, and nail plate avulsion).

Topical prescription antifungal formulations, containing the active ingredient of your choice, may be less liable to cause the serious systemic side-effects that can happen with oral antifungal therapy and can provide a more cost-effective alternative, as lower doses are required when the medication is applied topically at the site.

Penetrated enhancers can be included in the preparation to improve the effectiveness of topical antifungal.

Pigmentation Abnormalities

Patients with vitiligo have high levels of hydrogen peroxide in association with low catalase levels in their epidermis. Topical application of a UVB-activated pseudocatalase cream can effectively remove epidermal H2O2 resulting in an extraordinary re-pigmentation.

No individuals are the same and neither are their allergies or dermatological conditions. The treatment given to them has to be specific to their condition and how it manifests itself in the individual patient. Based on a patient’s specific allergies or dermatologic conditions, special formulations for medications, custom sunscreen, and even makeup are compounded for them. A pharmacist works closely with a patient and their physician to formulate a customized prescription to treat their condition.

No matter what the field of medicine, there would be some patients who don’t respond to traditional methods of treatment. Sometimes they need medicine of very strong potency that is not manufactured by drug companies, or maybe they simply need a different method of consuming a medication.

Dermatology compounding is aimed at meeting all such needs. It provides a systematic approach for physicians and compounding pharmacists to customize an individualized prescription for the specific need of their patient. Dermatology compounding provides solutions which are usually not met by commercial products.

By this time, we are all well aware that compounding or more specifically dermatology compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for its patients. Its practice goes back to the origins of pharmacy. Yet, the presence of dermatology compounding in the pharmacy profession has changed in entirety over the last few years.

In the 1930s and 1940s, roughly 60 percent of all medications were compounded. With the introduction of drug manufacturing in the 1950s and 1960s, compounding declined rapidly. The pharmacist’s role as a specialist in formulation of medications quickly changed to that of a distributor of manufactured dosage forms.

However, in the last two decades, compounding has experienced recovery as modern technology, innovative techniques, and research have approved more pharmacists to customize medications to meet specific patient needs.

There are more than a few reasons why dermatologists compound prescription medications. One of the most important reasons is something that the medical community calls as “patient non-compliance.” I’ll explain it in detail to you.

Many patients are sensitive to chemical additions or colorants, or are allergic to standard drug potency. With a physician’s consent, a compounding pharmacist can change the potency of a medication, change its form to make it easier for the patient to consume, or add flavour to improve its taste. The pharmacist also can formulate the medication using some unique delivery systems, such as a sublingual troche or tablet, a lollipop, or a transdermal gel or cream that can be absorbed through the skin. For those patients who find it difficult to swallow a capsule, a compounding pharmacist can alternatively offer him/ her liquid medication.

Compounding pharmacists get the opportunity to work with a variety of specialties, such as hospice, paediatrics, pain management, and OB/GYN, which in turn broaden the scope of their practices and generate other opportunities to provide their services to other pharmacist.

Your pharmacy can easily develop into a compounding pharmacy; one that is committed to offering high quality compounded medications in the dosage form and strength as prescribed by the physician. This relationship between the patient, his/her physician, and the pharmacist is critical to the process of compounding so that all three can work together to work out unique medical problems.