Lycoderm Laboratories

Dermatology Compounding

Our experienced pharmacists are ready to discuss and prepare preparations used by your colleagues locally and abroad

Photodynamic therapy (PDT): can be done by topical application of photosensitisers:

Amino Levulinic acid (ALA) – various concentrations


Topical options indicated for use in treatment of Actinic Keratosis:

Diclofenac Sodium

– Pyruvic Acid


Pain is a frequent and limiting side effect of various dermatological procedures – topical anaesthetic preparations in different dosage forms (gels/ointments/creams) are expertly compounded appropriately for different areas of use:

Lidocaine

– Prilocaine

– Benzocaine

– Tetracaine etc.

Leuconym
Lycoderm SPF50
Vitamin C

Benefits of Oral Protection – Research IQ Leuconym

Includes Polypodium & Nicotinamide as functional ingredients.
Studies have shown that:

  • Twice daily oral use of Polypodium leucotomos extract provides photoprotection by decreasing UV -mediated oxidative damage to DNA.

  • Oral use of Nicotinamide twice daily has been shown to be an effective option for oral photoprotection widely used by dermatologists.

Benefits of Topical Protection – Lycoderm SPF50

  • Topical sunscreen remains first-line option for photoprotection.

  • Directly protects the skin against the damage induced by high energy photons.

  • Effective against the erythema and other deleterious effects caused by the sun.

  • Lycoderm SPF50 is a high-quality sunscreen option with added antioxidants and extended wavelength cover (UVA, UVB, HEV, IR-A).

Benefits of Lycoderm Vitamin C

  • Lipid soluble Vitamin C with High Bioavailability.

  • Superior skin penetration – up to 3 x more epidermal penetration than ascorbic acid.

Functions:

  • 3 x more epidermal penetration

  • Protects against UVA damage – increased cytoprotection effect against UVA & UVB.

Lycoderm skin protection

Our experienced pharmacists are ready to discuss and prepare preparations used by your colleagues locally and abroad:

Quintin Verloop
Pharmacist

Ilse Groenewald
Pharmacist

Orders:
Natassia Mostert

We are available to take your calls on:
012 653 6305

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cover your practice needs