"I was on every cream the dermatologist gave me with no luck. Dr. Gupta dug into the allergy angle and found the trigger I never would have. Skin is finally calm."
Priya S.
Brooklyn, NY · Eczema
Compounded Formulations
Custom Topical Ointments
Compounded creams and ointments for stubborn eczema, contact dermatitis, and chronic skin allergies.
Custom-compounded topical formulations combining steroids, calcineurin inhibitors, antihistamines, and barrier ingredients — for skin conditions that aren't responding to standard OTC or prescription creams.
5.0· 127 reviews
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Board-certified allergistsCompounded for your skin · Shipped to your door
What's included
Everything you need in one flat fee.
- Allergist review of your skin condition with photo intake
- Custom formulation matched to severity and skin location
- Combo formulas — steroid + calcineurin inhibitor + barrier, etc.
- Prescription sent to our partner compounding pharmacy
- Shipped directly to your door — usually within 5–7 days
- Refills and reformulation included for 6 months
How it works
4 steps. Mostly async.
Step 1
Tell us about your skin
Where, how long, what triggers it, what you've already tried. Upload clear photos.
Step 2
Safety check
Confirm no red flags (infection, broken skin, recent biopsy).
Step 3
Allergist designs your formula
Within 1–2 business days. Strength and ingredients tailored to body location and severity.
Step 4
Compounded and shipped
Partner compounding pharmacy ships within 5–7 days. Reformulation included if needed.
Who it's for
Eligibility at a glance
You qualify if
- ✓Chronic eczema not controlled by OTC or standard prescription creams
- ✓Contact dermatitis with a known or suspected trigger
- ✓Sensitive-skin patients who react to common cream bases
- ✓Patients needing a steroid-sparing combination (e.g., adding calcineurin inhibitors)
- ✓Refill of a previously-working compounded formula
Not the right fit if
- !Active skin infection (bacterial, fungal, or viral) needing systemic treatment
- !Open wounds, burns, or recent skin biopsy sites
- !Suspected skin cancer or undiagnosed lesion
- !Severe widespread eczema needing systemic biologics (we can refer)
Medical Authority
Care from board-certified allergists
Every order is reviewed by a fellowship-trained allergist — not a chatbot, not an NP reading a script.
Triple Board-Certified
Allergy, immunology, internal medicine
Academic Faculty
Mount Sinai · SUNY Downstate · FDA
Licensed Nationwide
Across all 50 states + DC
Evidence-Based Care
AAAAI and ACAAI guidelines
Dr. Payel Gupta, MD
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Triple board-certified allergist, immunologist, and clinical educator. Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai and SUNY Downstate. Co-host of The Itch Podcast. Licensed in 29 states.
Dr. Jenni Yoo, MD
Allergy, Immunology & Obesity Medicine
Triple board-certified in internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and obesity medicine. Focuses on adults and children with allergic and primary immunodeficiency diseases. Currently at the FDA, applying clinical and regulatory expertise to advance public health.
Patient stories
Real patients. Real relief.
5.0 from 127 verified reviews
"After years of suffering through spring, Dr. Gupta finally got my allergies under control with a treatment plan I could actually stick to. Game-changer."
Sarah M.
Brooklyn, NY · Seasonal Allergies
"I had chronic hives for 8 months and bounced between three other doctors before finding AllergyCenter. Within 6 weeks of starting their plan, I was clear."
James R.
Brooklyn, NY · Chronic Hives
FAQs
Common questions
How is a compounded ointment different from a regular prescription cream?+
Off-the-shelf prescription creams come in fixed strengths and single active ingredients. Compounded ointments let us combine multiple actives (e.g., steroid + calcineurin inhibitor + antihistamine) in a base that matches your skin — important for sensitive skin and stubborn conditions.
How much does the compounded ointment cost?+
Most compounded ointments run $50–$150 per tube depending on size and ingredients. Insurance rarely covers compounded creams, but they're HSA/FSA eligible. You'll see the exact cost before the order ships.
Can you treat eczema on the face or in sensitive areas?+
Yes — that's actually where compounding helps most. We can formulate lower-strength steroids combined with calcineurin inhibitors for facial, eyelid, and skin-fold areas where standard prescription creams are too harsh.
Do I need an in-person visit?+
For most chronic eczema and contact dermatitis cases, clear photos are enough. If your case needs an in-person exam (suspected biopsy, infection, undiagnosed lesion), we'll recommend a live visit and refund the consult fee.
Can children use compounded ointments?+
Yes — pediatric eczema is one of the most common reasons families seek custom compounding. We formulate gentler strengths and bases that are safe for children, including babies under medical supervision.
Get started in 2 minutes
No paperwork. No waiting rooms. Just allergist-reviewed care, on your schedule.
Start Ointment IntakeHSA/FSA eligible · Most insurance accepted