Its position in the list gives a rough sense of concentration: higher position means higher concentration
Rankings are based on the strength of mechanism-of-action evidence behind each peptide, the safety profile and current legal/regulatory status of each compound, how well each one matches specific healing-specific use cases (tendon, muscle, skin, immune, joint), the typical dosing protocols and administration burden involved, and the sourcing and purity standards reported by vendors
MDPI PubMed Clinically proven safe long term (evidence: short duration small studies only, absence of multi year safety)
Do not exceed the suggested use
A: The most commonly compounded dermatology medications include custom-strength hydroquinone and modified Kligmans formulas for melasma and hyperpigmentation, high-concentration minoxidil (512.5%) combined with topical finasteride for alopecia, retinoid-antibiotic combinations for acne, steroid-keratolytic combinations for psoriasis and eczema, and multi-agent wound care and post-procedure preparations