Custom-Compounded Acne Treatments
Clearer skin starts with personalized dermatology care
Acne doesn’t care if you’re 14 or 44.
It pops up during high-stress weeks, during hormonal chaos, after long flights, and sometimes for no clear reason at all—and it can derail your mood, your plans, and your self-confidence.
And while standard treatments work for some, many people cycle through creams, gels, and antibiotics that irritate the skin or simply don’t address their biology.
At Alpine Compounding Pharmacy, we help you break that cycle with custom-formulated acne medications, tailored to your skin type, sensitivity, acne severity, and provider’s treatment plan.
Whether you struggle with persistent breakouts, cystic acne, mask-induced irritation, or stubborn hormonal flare-ups, we create precise formulations that your skin can actually tolerate and respond to.
Why Compounded Acne Treatments Make a Difference
No two people experience acne the same way. Your triggers, whether hormonal, bacterial, stress-related, or sensitivity-based, are unique. But most commercial acne medications come in fixed strengths, preservatives, or combinations that may be too harsh, too weak, or simply unavailable.
Custom compounding changes that.
Benefits of Choosing Personalized Acne Formulations
✔ Tailored strengths for sensitive, resistant, or combination skin
✔ Multi-ingredient blends that simplify routines and improve adherence
✔ Options for patients who cannot tolerate commercial products
✔ Preservative-free or hypoallergenic bases
✔ Access to medications in the exact percentages your dermatologist recommends
✔ Child, teen, and adult-friendly formulas
Every dermatology medication we compound is made in a USP-compliant facility with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients for safety and consistency.
The Acne Medications We Compound
We prepare topical and oral custom acne treatments that address inflammation, bacteria, clogged pores, hormones, and scarring.
- Topical Antibiotics (Custom Strengths)
- Clindamycin
- Erythromycin
- Metronidazole (for acne + rosacea overlap)
- Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) – Customised Percentages
Commercial BPO is only available in fixed strengths. We compound a wide range and lower-irritation blends for sensitive skin.
Fixed-dose combinations of adapalene 0.1%/benzoylperoxide 2.5% may also help.
- Retinoids
Custom strengths to reduce irritation while improving results:
- Tretinoin 0.0125%, 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%
- Adapalene custom %
- Tazarotene low-strength options
- Compounded Oral Acne Medications
- Low-dose doxycycline
- Spironolactone capsules (for hormonal acne)
- Zinc + anti-inflammatory blends
- Scar, Pigmentation & Post-Acne Support
- Kojic acid blends
- Tretinoin for collagen remodelling
- Skin-brightening formulation blends
For help with other conditions linked to cycles, PCOS, postpartum changes, or hormonal imbalance, you may find helpful support on our Women’s Health page.
When Acne Isn’t Just Skin-Deep: How LDN Helps Calm the Invisible Triggers
For many people, acne isn’t just clogged pores or excess oil. It’s the mood swings, the stress, the sleepless nights, the flare-ups that show up exactly when you least expect them.
This is where Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) can help.
Even though LDN isn’t a traditional acne medication, It works internally, supporting the systems that influence how your skin behaves on the surface.
✔ Calms chronic inflammation
✔ Improves stress resilience
✔ Supports hormonal balance indirectly
✔ Better sleep = better skin
Side Effects of Compounded LDN
Most people tolerate Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) well; mild side effects like vivid dreams or temporary sleep changes may occur as your dose adjusts.
When to Take Compounded LDN
LDN is typically taken once daily in the evening, allowing your body to regulate inflammation, endorphins, and stress pathways overnight.
Curious about how compounded LDN regulates inflammation and stress pathways? Explore the LDN main page for a full breakdown.
Who Benefits From Custom Acne Medications?
Custom-compounded acne formulas are ideal for:
- Sensitive or reactive skin
- Cystic, hormonal, or adult acne
- Acne with pigmentation or scarring
- Acne + rosacea, eczema, or autoimmune overlap
- Teens & pre-teens
If you’d like to explore other personalised skin treatments, our Dermatology Compounding page offers options for pigmentation, rosacea, eczema, and more.
Why Choose Alpine Compounding Pharmacy?
At Alpine, we combine dermatology expertise with precise, pharmacy-grade compounding so every formula matches your skin’s biology and your provider’s treatment plan.
✔ Precision Compounding for Dermatology
Custom strengths, multi-ingredient blends, and gentle bases for sensitive or complex skin.
✔ Made-to-Order Formulations
Your prescription is crafted fresh—never mass-produced, never pre-filled.
✔ Barrier-Friendly, Preservative-Aware Options
We prioritise tolerability, especially for acne patients prone to irritation or dryness.
✔ Collaborative Care With Dermatologists
Providers trust us to prepare exact formulations that commercial brands simply don’t offer.
✔ Discreet, Patient-Centered Support
From teens to adults managing stress, hormones, or autoimmune triggers, we offer judgment-free guidance every step of the way.
FAQs: Custom Acne Treatments
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