Compounded Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Treatment Pharmacy in Plano, TX
Last updated: July 1, 2026
UnityRX Pharmacy is a compounding pharmacy in Plano, TX that prepares customized topical medications for melasma and hyperpigmentation, including hydroquinone, kojic acid, and tretinoin combinations, based on a licensed prescriber's prescription for an individual patient.
What Is Compounded Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Treatment?
Melasma and other forms of hyperpigmentation are commonly managed with topical lightening agents. A compounding pharmacy can combine multiple active ingredients into a single formula, adjust strengths, or prepare a dosage form (cream, gel, or lotion) tailored to a prescriber's specifications for an individual patient.
UnityRX prepares these formulas only pursuant to a valid prescription.
Melasma and hyperpigmentation are among several conditions supported through UnityRX's dermatology compounding services.
Ingredients Commonly Used in Compounded Melasma & Hyperpigmentation Formulas
UnityRX may compound formulas containing the following ingredients based on a prescriber's order. This list is factual and educational; it is not a recommendation for any specific formula.
| Ingredient | Typical Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | Topical skin-lightening agent | Available by prescription; not sold over the counter under current federal restrictions. Compounded only pursuant to a valid prescription. |
| Kojic Acid | Topical skin-lightening agent | Often combined with other agents in a single formula |
| Tretinoin | Topical retinoid | May be combined with lightening agents to support formula performance; strength set by prescriber |
Who May Benefit
Patients working with a dermatologist or other prescriber on melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or other pigmentation concerns may be candidates for a compounded formula, particularly when a specific combination or strength is not commercially available or when an allergen needs to be removed.
How to Get Started
- Your provider evaluates your skin and writes a prescription specifying the formula.
- UnityRX reviews the prescription and prepares the compounded medication to the prescriber's specifications.
- You pick up your prescription or arrange a free delivery based on location, following your provider's instructions for use.
- Follow up with your provider to monitor results and any needed adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is compounded melasma treatment?
Compounded melasma treatment is a custom-prepared topical medication, such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, or tretinoin, made by a pharmacy pursuant to a prescriber's prescription for an individual patient.
Is hydroquinone available without a prescription?
Under current federal regulations, hydroquinone is not sold over the counter. UnityRX compounds hydroquinone-containing formulas only pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber.
Do I need a prescription for compounded melasma medication?
Yes. All compounded melasma and hyperpigmentation medications are prepared only pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individually identified patient.
How do I start treatment with UnityRX?
Ask your dermatologist or healthcare provider to send a prescription to UnityRX Pharmacy, or contact us at 972-214-0350 with questions.
Important Information
UnityRX Pharmacy LLC is a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded medications are prepared pursuant to a valid prescription for an individually identified patient . Consult your healthcare provider to determine whether a compounded preparation is appropriate for you.